CarVerify

Free Car Check

N293 XDU

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Not stated Petrol 3980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,373 mi
Last recorded139,373 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 XDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 139,373 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Mar 2025 136,252 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 136,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 135,926 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 135,918 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

hand brake light on

Pass 1 Oct 2020 134,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 131,506 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 128,614 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge and split and perish

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm perished and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 125,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm perished and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,164 miles

all four tyres low on tread

Fail 11 Mar 2015 123,099 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,491 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 114,491 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 104,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,688 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 86,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 79,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,436 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 74,235 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)

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

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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N293 XDU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Not stated with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N293 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N293 XDU?

You can check the full history of N293 XDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N293 XDU registered?

N293 XDU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N293 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N293 XDU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N293 XDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N293 XDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.