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N987 DWE

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,744 mi
Last recorded68,744 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 DWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,744 miles

Offside Rear slight play in hub

Pass 9 Apr 2025 68,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 66,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,656 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 66,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 66,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,272 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,374 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,010 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,635 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 61,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 56,292 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 51,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,200 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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N987 DWE is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N987 DWE, 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 N987 DWE registered?

N987 DWE is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N987 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N987 DWE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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