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N27 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,885 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 75,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 75,814 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 75,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,563 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 75,548 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,515 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,219 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,695 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,012 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mid exhaust mounting missing exhaust poor fit

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mid exhaust mounting missing exhaust poor fit

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 71,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2011 70,853 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,791 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 70,024 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 69,991 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 67,166 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 66,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 66,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,292 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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N27 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N27 XJS, 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 N27 XJS registered?

N27 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N27 XJS safe to buy?

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