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P3 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,499 mi
Last recorded57,499 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 57,499 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,371 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,054 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,505 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 56,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,139 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,846 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,204 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,089 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,497 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,497 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,074 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,396 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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P3 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P3 XJS registered?

P3 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P3 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 XJS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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