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N70 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,580 mi
Last recorded57,580 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 57,580 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2025 57,249 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 57,084 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 57,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 57,020 miles

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

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

both rear inner driveshaft UJ's have slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2019 56,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,209 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 53,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 51,766 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges Pos tracking required

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Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff damp with oil

Rear of gearbox damp with oil

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump damp with oil

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,706 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,419 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,571 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,587 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,060 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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N70 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N70 XJS, 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 N70 XJS registered?

N70 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N70 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 XJS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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