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N580 UEW

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,502 mi
Last recorded128,502 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 UEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 128,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 126,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,911 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 125,911 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,735 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 125,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,236 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 124,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in gearbox mounting

Pass 29 May 2010 120,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 119,466 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 119,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 119,338 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 113,350 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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N580 UEW 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 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N580 UEW, 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 N580 UEW registered?

N580 UEW is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N580 UEW safe to buy?

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