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N134 SMV

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

124,570 mi
Last recorded124,570 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 SMV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 124,570 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 124,525 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 120,225 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 114,774 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 110,556 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,655 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,519 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 102,878 miles

o/s front suspension bump stop adrift

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2017 102,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,102 miles

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

Front steering rack mounts poor - advise replacement before next test

Front washers poor drivers side, still provides a view to the front

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large and small bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large and small bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 98,875 miles

rear radius arm bushes poor

steering rack mounts poor

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,540 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 96,433 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

hand brake lever travel almost excessive

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,794 miles

rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,077 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,360 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 86,360 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,580 miles

rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,775 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,904 miles

rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 70,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,748 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 64,309 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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N134 SMV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N134 SMV, 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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N134 SMV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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