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GEF 903

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,644 mi
Last recorded15,644 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEF 903
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 15,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 15,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 15,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 15,420 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 15,322 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 15,248 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 15,175 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 14,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,705 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,492 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 14,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,898 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,617 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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GEF 903 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GEF 903, 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 GEF 903?

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What year was GEF 903 registered?

GEF 903 is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is GEF 903 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEF 903 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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