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J66 XJR

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 87,392 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,932 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 86,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 86,505 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 86,254 miles

up and down play in steering wheel.

Fail 27 Apr 2021 86,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

up and down play in steering wheel.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,769 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,712 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,357 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,037 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,930 miles

ADVISE/ OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD/ NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING ON OUTTER SIDEWALL.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,783 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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J66 XJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J66 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J66 XJR registered?

J66 XJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is J66 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 XJR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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