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K66 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,140 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 97,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 96,701 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 96,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,177 miles

front suspension bump stops in poor condtion

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,539 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,220 miles

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

engine tickover higher than normal.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 66,222 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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K66 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K66 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

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What year was K66 XJS registered?

K66 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is K66 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K66 XJS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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