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N318 HPU

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,186 mi
Last recorded80,186 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 HPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 79,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 77,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 75,609 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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N318 HPU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N318 HPU, 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 N318 HPU registered?

N318 HPU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N318 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 HPU shows 6 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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