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N333 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

503 mi
Last recorded503 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,790 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fuel pipe,running through wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Lower sill panel corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded,fronts also corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brakes binding slightly

all shock absorbers,casings corroded

parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,591 miles

all rear shock absorbers corroding and road springs.o/s/f shock absorber also corroding

front anti roll bar corroding

rear suspension subframe corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,573 miles

all rear shock absorbers corroding [ 4 ]

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear suspension subframe corroding

Pass 19 May 2016 52,301 miles

rear shock absorbers casings corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,666 miles

1 n/s washer jet n/w

n/s mirror slightly loose

o/s/f shock top mount slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 51,666 miles

1 n/s washer jet n/w

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s mirror slightly loose

o/s/f shock top mount slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 50,792 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bar rusty

play in the n/s door mirror

surface rust o/s/f top damper mount

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,792 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar rusty

play in the n/s door mirror

surface rust o/s/f top damper mount

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,607 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in the n/s door mirror.

Slight surface rust on o/s/f top damper mount.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 50,587 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

N/S/F TYRE PERESHING

N/S/R TYRE PERESHING

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F TYRE PERESHING

O/S/R TYRE PERESHING

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in the n/s wing mirror

slight surface rust o/s/f top damper mount

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,245 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s /f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,767 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,087 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 46,176 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion of o/s/f wheel

slight play in rack bushs

Pass 13 Oct 2005 41,792 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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N333 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N333 XJS, 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 N333 XJS registered?

N333 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N333 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N333 XJS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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