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N188 REC

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

133,029 mi
Last recorded133,029 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 REC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 133,029 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 132,342 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 132,086 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 131,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 131,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 131,038 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 130,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 130,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 126,667 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,496 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 109,171 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,996 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,132 miles

steering rack mounting rubbers weak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,601 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 84,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR DIFERENTIAL OIL LEAKING

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2010 83,987 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,735 miles

Slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 28 May 2008 74,014 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,641 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,994 miles

Eviedance of oil leaking from rear diff.No leak at time of test

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

Slight play in steering rack when steering aplyed

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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N188 REC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N188 REC, 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 N188 REC registered?

N188 REC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N188 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N188 REC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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