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N578 BJK

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

11,831 mi
Last recorded11,831 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 BJK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 11,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sus arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sus arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 11,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 11,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 10,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 10,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 10,765 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 10,410 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 9,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 9,591 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 9,591 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,525 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 9,174 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,085 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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N578 BJK 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 93.3%.

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 N578 BJK, 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 N578 BJK registered?

N578 BJK is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N578 BJK safe to buy?

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