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L1 DKR

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 DKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Power steering pump has slight seepage by reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 72,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSR,NSR,NSF Tyres Cracked and Perished

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 70,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,105 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,070 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 68,058 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,871 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,890 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,789 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,416 miles

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

bonnet difficult to close. bulb failure indicator illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,728 miles

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

brake warning lamp on instrument bezel stays illuminated.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,035 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 56,035 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L1 DKR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L1 DKR, 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.

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What year was L1 DKR registered?

L1 DKR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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