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XSY 868

1996 Jaguar Mk II

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

1,822 mi
Last recorded1,822 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Mk II26,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSY 868
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 1,822 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 1,809 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 1,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 1,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 1,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 1,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 1,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 1,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 1,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 1,311 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 1,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 720 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside ball joints stiff

Pass 21 Mar 2012 505 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside idle arm bushes slighty worn

offside idler arm bushes slighty worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 150 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,984 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 99,889 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,836 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2006 99,608 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Mk II?

Based on 22,000 MOT tests across 2,487 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 847
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 496
Stop lamp not working 428
brake binding 342
Horn not working 233
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XSY 868 is a 1996 Jaguar Mk II in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 26,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Mk II fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 847 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XSY 868, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Mk II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XSY 868 registered?

XSY 868 is a 1996 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is XSY 868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSY 868 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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