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N306 HTW

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,579 mi
Last recorded134,579 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 HTW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 134,579 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 134,228 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 132,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 131,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 131,154 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose but no likely to fall off

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Indicator lenses tinted both sides

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 131,154 miles

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

Front Exhaust heat shield loose but no likely to fall off

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Indicator lenses tinted both sides

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 131,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 130,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 130,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,491 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 127,181 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 127,181 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 125,930 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 125,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 125,220 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 125,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 118,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 114,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 113,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 112,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 111,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 106,177 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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N306 HTW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N306 HTW, 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 N306 HTW registered?

N306 HTW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N306 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N306 HTW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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