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M26 XJS

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,945 mi
Last recorded54,945 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 54,930 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,216 miles

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

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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M26 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M26 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 M26 XJS registered?

M26 XJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is M26 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 XJS shows 4 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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