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N586 PJR

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,743 mi
Last recorded48,743 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN586 PJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 48,743 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,589 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 47,586 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,409 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,130 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 47,130 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,281 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 41,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,605 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2014 41,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 39,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N586 PJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N586 PJR, 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 N586 PJR registered?

N586 PJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N586 PJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N586 PJR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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