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N276 XDU

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,469 mi
Last recorded82,469 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 XDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 82,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 81,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 80,906 miles

Advise front fog light melted

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,256 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 79,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 78,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 78,479 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 77,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 75,301 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 75,277 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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower swivel - bolts loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 73,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,847 miles

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

offside front brake starting to bind , advise inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,758 miles

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,220 miles

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,458 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 56,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 29,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,628 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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N276 XDU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N276 XDU, 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 N276 XDU registered?

N276 XDU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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