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54 GLV

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,802 mi
Last recorded74,802 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 GLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 74,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,410 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,046 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 73,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 72,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 72,191 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 71,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,451 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,833 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 66,833 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slight lip

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,386 miles

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

Tested wet

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Tested wet

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slight lip

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing outer edge & tear in outer wall

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,041 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 58,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,818 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 48,778 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement on both rear wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,891 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 45,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

movement on both rear wheels

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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54 GLV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 54 GLV, 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 54 GLV registered?

54 GLV is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is 54 GLV safe to buy?

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