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C51 ANS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,647 mi
Last recorded58,647 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC51 ANS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 58,647 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 57,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,699 miles

Both front wipers split on the edges

Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,642 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,951 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,524 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,237 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,069 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,721 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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C51 ANS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C51 ANS, 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 C51 ANS?

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What year was C51 ANS registered?

C51 ANS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is C51 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C51 ANS shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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