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P458 YPL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,845 mi
Last recorded93,845 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 YPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,458 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,308 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 88,041 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,628 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 77,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 77,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 77,229 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,596 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 75,595 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,565 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,958 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,206 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,254 miles

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

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

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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P458 YPL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green 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 P458 YPL, 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 P458 YPL registered?

P458 YPL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P458 YPL safe to buy?

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