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N604 PTL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,681 mi
Last recorded51,681 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 PTL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 51,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,637 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,630 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 41,624 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 40,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 38,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N604 PTL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N604 PTL, 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 N604 PTL registered?

N604 PTL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N604 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N604 PTL shows 7 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.

Does N604 PTL have outstanding finance?

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