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PJG 6

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,493 mi
Last recorded72,493 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJG 6
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,493 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes have been covered in waxoyl, unable to fully assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 71,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes have been covered in waxoyl, unable to fully assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 70,569 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded All rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 70,565 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded All rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,721 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 69,721 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points slightly rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,127 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pwerished

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,825 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,896 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,385 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,135 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,443 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,650 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,955 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,295 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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PJG 6 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 84%.

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 PJG 6, 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 PJG 6 registered?

PJG 6 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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