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N531 NGP

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,925 mi
Last recorded53,925 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 NGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 53,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 53,602 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 52,973 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 52,414 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,467 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,864 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 47,660 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity all (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 45,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,270 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 44,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 43,127 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,124 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,385 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 40,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,390 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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N531 NGP is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 N531 NGP, 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 N531 NGP registered?

N531 NGP is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N531 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N531 NGP shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N531 NGP have outstanding finance?

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