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JAG 196N

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,575 mi
Last recorded116,575 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 196N
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,575 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 115,410 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 114,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 113,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 113,189 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 113,165 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 112,351 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 112,351 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 99,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 95,402 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,780 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear slight play at wheel - suspect possible wheel bearing

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear slight play at wheel - suspect possible wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,226 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 92,188 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre tread low on inner shoulder

offside front tyre tread low on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,335 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper blades split

rear prop driveshafts have slight play on top to bottom

Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 76,337 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,515 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 69,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,393 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 64,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,725 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 61,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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JAG 196N is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JAG 196N, 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

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What year was JAG 196N registered?

JAG 196N is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is JAG 196N safe to buy?

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