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N981 JLF

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

16,995 mi
Last recorded16,995 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 JLF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 16,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 16,952 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 16,949 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 16,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 16,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 16,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 16,859 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 16,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 16,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 16,792 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 16,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 16,660 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,619 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 16,619 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,475 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,452 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,421 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,362 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,269 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,097 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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N981 JLF is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N981 JLF, 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 N981 JLF registered?

N981 JLF is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N981 JLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N981 JLF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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