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N309 KRL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,471 mi
Last recorded18,471 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 KRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 18,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 18,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 17,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 17,789 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 17,789 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 17,571 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 17,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 17,145 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 16,829 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 16,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,254 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,529 miles

very slight movement on off side front and both rear wheels

Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,412 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 14,306 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,741 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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N309 KRL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N309 KRL, 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 N309 KRL registered?

N309 KRL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N309 KRL safe to buy?

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