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N3 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3890cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,524 mi
Last recorded71,524 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,890cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 71,524 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 71,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,097 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 70,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 69,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,714 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 68,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 68,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,732 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake disc's pitting

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,135 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,098 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,660 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,344 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,649 miles

front no plate loose close to limit

revs slow to idle

Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,188 miles

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

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

throttle getting stuck

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,634 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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N3 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N3 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 N3 XJS registered?

N3 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is N3 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 XJS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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