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N12 JRL

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,007 mi
Last recorded75,007 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 JRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 75,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 74,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,429 miles

advise oil leak gearbox areas

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,845 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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N12 JRL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N12 JRL, 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 N12 JRL registered?

N12 JRL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N12 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 JRL shows 12 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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