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N357 EJN

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 EJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 123,590 miles

Emissions only just met requirement

Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,561 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 123,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 120,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 116,385 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 106,660 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,136 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,983 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,878 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,776 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine running rought and missfiring.

front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,794 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leaking from rear diff

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,669 miles

both rear drive shalft couplings have slight play

centre rear view mirror missing

Fail 4 Jan 2008 62,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear drive shalft couplings have slight play

centre rear view mirror missing

Pass 25 Nov 2006 61,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside rear tyre run flat

parking brake light stayin on dash

rear diff leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2005 57,756 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inneredge

offside rear tyre run flat

rear diff leaking

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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N357 EJN is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N357 EJN, 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 N357 EJN registered?

N357 EJN is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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