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N196 NGT

1996 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,370 mi
Last recorded73,370 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 NGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 73,267 miles

Both inner sills are corroded.

General suspension corrosion front and rear.

Oil leak around rear differential.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 73,102 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 73,014 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 72,860 miles

All tyres manufactured in 2004/2005.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small areas of general under floor corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,751 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,710 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,708 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,673 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,458 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack bushes

slight play in front top arm bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,870 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 71,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 70,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 69,330 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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N196 NGT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N196 NGT, 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 N196 NGT registered?

N196 NGT is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N196 NGT safe to buy?

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