1996 Jaguar XJS 4.0L Petrol · N357 EJN
1996 Jaguar XJS (4.0L, petrol). First registered 09 May 1996. Recorded mileage 123,590 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N357 EJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 123,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N357 EJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xjs (N357 EJN) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
N357 EJN Mileage History
- 19/04/2023120,713 mi
- 04/04/2024122,116 mi+1,403 mi
- 07/04/2025123,528 mi+1,412 mi
- 09/09/2025123,561 mi+33 mi
- 05/05/2026123,590 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJS
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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