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JEF 511

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,071 mi
Last recorded102,071 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 511
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 102,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,858 miles

handbrake leaver has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 98,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2017 97,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 93,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 93,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear to front discs

Pass 11 May 2010 92,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 92,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,820 miles

advise handbrake travel high

advise offside front floor pan corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,528 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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JEF 511 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,717 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEF 511, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JEF 511 registered?

JEF 511 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is JEF 511 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 511 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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