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N122 FJC

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,078 mi
Last recorded112,078 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 FJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 112,078 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 112,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 110,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,734 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F brake slow to perform on brake test.

Fail 10 May 2022 110,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 110,641 miles

undersealed underneath vehicle, including brake pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,479 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 110,479 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 109,759 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 109,481 miles

steering rack mounting bushes slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2010 109,301 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 108,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 107,785 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 107,776 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 107,042 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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N122 FJC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N122 FJC, 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 N122 FJC registered?

N122 FJC is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N122 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N122 FJC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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