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N8 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,515 mi
Last recorded58,515 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 58,515 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 58,515 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 58,174 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 57,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 57,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 55,794 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 55,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 53,568 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 53,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009
Fail 26 Mar 2009 33,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,166 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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N8 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N8 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.

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What year was N8 XJS registered?

N8 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N8 XJS safe to buy?

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