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N316 KRL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,196 mi
Last recorded40,196 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 KRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 40,196 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 39,734 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 39,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 39,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 38,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 38,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 38,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,026 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,952 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,254 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,654 miles

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,004 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,293 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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N316 KRL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N316 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N316 KRL registered?

N316 KRL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N316 KRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N316 KRL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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