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N869 ENA

1996 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,700 mi
Last recorded51,700 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 ENA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 51,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,651 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 51,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 51,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 51,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 51,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 50,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 50,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 50,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 50,098 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 50,097 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 49,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,313 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,287 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,287 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,872 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 47,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N869 ENA is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N869 ENA, 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 N869 ENA registered?

N869 ENA is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N869 ENA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N869 ENA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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