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N562 NGT

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,177 mi
Last recorded76,177 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN562 NGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,177 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,169 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,091 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,827 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,720 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 73,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,028 miles

Front both front tyres have uneven tyre wear

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,571 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front steering rack is weeping fluid slightly

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear both rear breaks have slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,106 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,371 miles

slight movement steering rack bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,438 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,862 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,367 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,621 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 57,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 57,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,242 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 57,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,540 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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N562 NGT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Beige 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 N562 NGT, 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 N562 NGT registered?

N562 NGT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N562 NGT safe to buy?

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