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LSU 992

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,037 mi
Last recorded111,037 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 992
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 111,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 110,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 109,819 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,663 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,313 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,687 miles

Nearside front floor corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

Offside front floor corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,668 miles

Offside front floor pan corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,448 miles

n/side rear tyre perishing.

o/side front tyre perishing.

o/side rear tyre perishing.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,328 miles

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill not holed yet

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

oil pressure guage not working

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,201 miles

exhaust leak from down pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,126 miles

both front wiper blades torn

nearside front tyre has a cut close to limit

slight exhaust leak from front down pipe

Pass 4 May 2012 96,874 miles

both rear brake discs worn

gearbox mounting worn

some movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 3 May 2012 96,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs worn

gearbox mounting worn

some movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 10 May 2011 93,999 miles

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN CRACKED & PERISHED BOTH SIDES

CAR OVERDUE FOR SERVICE?

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

WINDSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 6 May 2010 90,316 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 23 Apr 2010 90,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

VARIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKS

WINDSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,985 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,432 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED SLIGHTLY BOTH SIDES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED & DAMAGED

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE (UNDER HEAT SHEILD)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SOME MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES

Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,853 miles

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES BADLY WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT BOTH SIDES

Pass 29 Apr 2006 69,612 miles

BOTH LARGE & SMALL REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

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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LSU 992 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LSU 992, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LSU 992 registered?

LSU 992 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is LSU 992 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 992 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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