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1996 Jaguar XJS 4.0L Petrol · N185 BRW

N185 BRW

1996 Jaguar XJS (4.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 86,455 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2027.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XJS
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Nov 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
86,455 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Nov 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
3980cc
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N185 BRW Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
  • 86,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

N185 BRW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 07:58
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xjs (N185 BRW) between May 2006 and October 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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N185 BRW Mileage History

  1. 23/05/200655,490 mi
  2. 16/05/200758,100 mi+2,610 mi
  3. 21/05/200859,439 mi+1,339 mi
  4. 27/05/200960,220 mi+781 mi
  5. 14/06/201061,010 mi+790 mi
  6. 25/05/201162,251 mi+1,241 mi
  7. 08/05/201263,344 mi+1,093 mi
  8. 07/05/201365,412 mi+2,068 mi
  9. 29/04/201468,565 mi+3,153 mi
  10. 10/04/201571,737 mi+3,172 mi
  11. 05/05/201675,242 mi+3,505 mi
  12. 21/04/201777,834 mi+2,592 mi
  13. 23/04/201880,751 mi+2,917 mi
  14. 01/05/201983,501 mi+2,750 mi
  15. 28/10/202084,005 mi+504 mi
  16. 27/10/202184,545 mi+540 mi
  17. 24/10/202284,983 mi+438 mi
  18. 19/10/202385,268 mi+285 mi
  19. 30/10/202485,570 mi+302 mi
  20. 17/10/202586,044 mi+474 mi
  21. 19/10/202686,455 mi+411 mi

Average of roughly 1,517 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

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1996 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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