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P6 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,918 mi
Last recorded38,918 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 38,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 38,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 38,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 38,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,443 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,522 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,993 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 36,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,712 miles

slight leak from sump plug

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,902 miles

ENGINE SUMP DRAIN PLUG LEAKING.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Slight wear rack mounting bushes.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 31,326 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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P6 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P6 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 P6 XJS registered?

P6 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P6 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 XJS shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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