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N458 AKP

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,752 mi
Last recorded29,752 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 AKP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 29,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 29,695 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 29,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 29,274 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 29,274 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,086 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 27,336 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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N458 AKP is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red 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 N458 AKP, 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 N458 AKP?

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What year was N458 AKP registered?

N458 AKP is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N458 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 AKP 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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