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N278 TPK

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,793 mi
Last recorded73,793 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 TPK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 73,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,603 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 70,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,774 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 68,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,979 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,511 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,551 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,862 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,847 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,713 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 49,707 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,475 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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N278 TPK is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N278 TPK, 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 N278 TPK registered?

N278 TPK is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N278 TPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 TPK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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