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XJS 3

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJS 3
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 91,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 90,795 miles

handbrake just meets minimum requirements

n/s track rod end & o/s lower ball joint gators perished

slight play in o/s/r drive shaft u.j.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,105 miles

handbrake just meets min. requirements

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,832 miles

front brakes binding slightly

handbrake effort lower on n/s

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,205 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 89,203 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,880 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 87,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,710 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 85,119 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front bumper riding light insecure

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 3 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XJS 3, 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 XJS 3 registered?

XJS 3 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is XJS 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJS 3 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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