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N878 WOV

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,646 mi
Last recorded19,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 WOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 19,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 18,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 18,297 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 15,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 14,572 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 14,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 13,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,498 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,870 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,375 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 4,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 4,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 3,139 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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N878 WOV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N878 WOV, 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 N878 WOV registered?

N878 WOV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N878 WOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N878 WOV shows 20 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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