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N626 CLV

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,626 mi
Last recorded96,626 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 CLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 96,626 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 96,626 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 95,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,528 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,363 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 88,845 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,390 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,637 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,285 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 65,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,984 miles

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

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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N626 CLV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green 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 N626 CLV, 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 N626 CLV registered?

N626 CLV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N626 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N626 CLV 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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