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A11 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,330 mi
Last recorded46,330 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 46,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 46,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 46,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,218 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,187 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 46,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,908 miles

Slight diff oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2017 45,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Slight diff oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,815 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracking between tread

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,724 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,613 miles

All tyres have slight cracking between tread

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,465 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under bonnet sound insulation insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,232 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,822 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 42,894 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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A11 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A11 XJS, 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 A11 XJS?

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What year was A11 XJS registered?

A11 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is A11 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 XJS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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