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N203 OGC

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

26,736 mi
Last recorded26,736 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 OGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 26,736 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 26,598 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 26,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 25,562 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,165 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 24,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,079 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,577 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 22,166 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 22,166 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

new caliper fitted offside (see failure notes) new disc pad and old disc pad mix!

dust shield fitted wrong on offside front and nearside front brake caliper. Fouls on bolt when lock to lock when vehicle is jacked up!

Pass 7 May 2013 21,909 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 21,027 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres worn .Recommend steering geometry check adjust

Pass 7 May 2011 20,354 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 19,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,253 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 19,096 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 18,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,173 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,260 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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N203 OGC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red 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 N203 OGC, 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 N203 OGC registered?

N203 OGC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N203 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N203 OGC 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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