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N537 BJM

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,945 mi
Last recorded84,945 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 BJM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,945 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 84,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,148 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 82,148 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 81,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 80,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 79,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 79,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,488 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 77,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,269 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 76,831 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,348 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,252 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 71,252 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 70,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 67,294 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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N537 BJM is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N537 BJM, 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 N537 BJM registered?

N537 BJM is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N537 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N537 BJM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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