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N185 BRW

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 BRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,570 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,268 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL OF THEM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,545 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor / inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 83,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,834 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 75,242 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,565 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 65,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 63,344 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,010 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 59,439 miles

exhaust blow from centre boxes

Pass 16 May 2007 58,100 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT LENS CRACKED

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNT PERISHING

REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL

Pass 23 May 2006 55,490 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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N185 BRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N185 BRW, 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 N185 BRW registered?

N185 BRW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N185 BRW safe to buy?

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