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NOI 1399

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,588 mi
Last recorded116,588 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOI 1399
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 116,588 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 116,588 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 115,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 113,339 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 113,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 112,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension coil springs rusty

Offside Front subframe mount light splitting

slight exhaust blow front exhaust front pipe

Pass 9 May 2022 111,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 110,540 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 110,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Seatbelt mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 110,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 108,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 104,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,903 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floors rusty both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 May 2017 101,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion floors rusty both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2016 98,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s floor

Fail 16 May 2016 98,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s floor

Pass 27 May 2015 95,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,771 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,756 miles

advise 8-10mm freeplay detected at steering wheel

advise light underbody corrosion

advise movement in steering rack mount bushes

advise n/s/f tyre below 2mm on outer edge

advise play in rear driveshaft ujs

advise rear tca bushes splitting both sides

strong advise slight plain front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Apr 2010 81,756 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise 8-10mm freeplay detected at steering wheel

advise light underbody corrosion

advise movement in steering rack mount bushes

advise n/s/f tyre below 2mm on outer edge

advise play in rear driveshaft ujs

advise rear tca bushes splitting both sides

strong advise slight plain front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,747 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

advise play in front wheel bearings

advise play in o/s/f top suspension arm bushes

advise play in rear drive shaft ujs

advise play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,769 miles

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

O/S/F wiper blade getting poor

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

O/S/F wiper blade getting poor

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,151 miles

Slight play in all wheels. Suspect bearings. All OK at present.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 68,196 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

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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NOI 1399 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NOI 1399, 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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NOI 1399 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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