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N15 DWD

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,015 mi
Last recorded31,015 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 DWD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 31,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 30,888 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,640 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 30,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/zr16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,512 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,641 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 28,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,350 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,106 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 28,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

when front end jacked and steering turned lock to lock noise from offside front

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,547 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 27,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,941 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,885 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,886 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,545 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,345 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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N15 DWD is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N15 DWD, 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 N15 DWD registered?

N15 DWD is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 April 1996.

Is N15 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 DWD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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