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XJS 12

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 12
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 88,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,489 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,532 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,165 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 82,362 miles

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

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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XJS 12 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XJS 12, 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 XJS 12?

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What year was XJS 12 registered?

XJS 12 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is XJS 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 12 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XJS 12 have outstanding finance?

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