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N694 AMH

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,638 mi
Last recorded64,638 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN694 AMH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,638 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 64,635 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 6 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

washers switch gets stuck on

Fail 15 Aug 2024 64,633 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,602 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,572 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 64,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,502 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,633 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,610 miles

front number plate cracked....

general under body light corrosion...

n/s & o/s/f coil springs corroded....

rear brake hose ferules corroding....

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 61,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N694 AMH is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N694 AMH, 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 N694 AMH registered?

N694 AMH is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N694 AMH safe to buy?

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