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N36 JVF

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,083 mi
Last recorded23,083 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 JVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 23,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 22,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 22,940 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 22,912 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 22,775 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 22,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 22,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 22,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 22,462 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,205 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,961 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,318 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,068 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,845 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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N36 JVF is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc 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 N36 JVF, 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

How do I check the history of N36 JVF?

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What year was N36 JVF registered?

N36 JVF is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N36 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 JVF 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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