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N505 ADP

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,548 mi
Last recorded112,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 ADP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,548 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,297 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,481 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both side's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,536 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both rear (2.4.G.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 106,534 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both rear (2.4.G.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 106,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 102,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,715 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,517 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 92,977 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 92,488 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 88,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 72,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N505 ADP is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N505 ADP, 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 N505 ADP registered?

N505 ADP is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N505 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 ADP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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