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P4 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,275 mi
Last recorded68,275 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 68,275 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 68,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,757 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet sound deadening pad (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Repaired hole in headlight lens.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall has more cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,811 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,445 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 64,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,062 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is damaged also wet inside which is giving a very poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,879 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 62,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,063 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens damaged/repaired (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

both rear and nearside front tyres near wear bars

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 60,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,134 miles

poss; fault in brake fluid warning lamp {intermittent}

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,458 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,150 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,203 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Brake fluid warning light on(level ok).

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,668 miles

offside front headlight stone chipped

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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P4 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P4 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.

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What year was P4 XJS registered?

P4 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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