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P961 AWU

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

153,900 mi
Last recorded153,900 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 AWU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 153,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 153,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 152,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 151,780 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 151,140 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 151,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 150,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 149,778 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 144,933 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 139,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 135,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 131,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 128,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 123,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 120,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 117,612 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 114,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 110,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 107,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 103,731 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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P961 AWU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P961 AWU, 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

How do I check the history of P961 AWU?

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What year was P961 AWU registered?

P961 AWU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P961 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P961 AWU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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