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N373 PFB

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Gold Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,465 mi
Last recorded20,465 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 PFB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 20,465 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 20,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 20,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 20,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,127 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,859 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,468 miles

Front tyre treads getting low

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,249 miles

offside headlamp glass holed and has water ingress

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,056 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 18,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,978 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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N373 PFB is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Gold with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N373 PFB, 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 N373 PFB registered?

N373 PFB is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N373 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N373 PFB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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