1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · N597 YRW
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 126,290 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2017.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N597 YRW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2016
- 126,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N597 YRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (N597 YRW) between June 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
N597 YRW Mileage History
- 02/06/2006107,221 mi
- 31/05/2007108,315 mi+1,094 mi
- 31/05/2008110,316 mi+2,001 mi
- 01/06/2009114,289 mi+3,973 mi
- 28/05/2010115,893 mi+1,604 mi
- 06/05/2011117,547 mi+1,654 mi
- 15/06/2012119,093 mi+1,546 mi
- 30/05/2013121,562 mi+2,469 mi
- 11/06/2014123,834 mi+2,272 mi
- 14/07/2015125,865 mi+2,031 mi
- 14/07/2015125,865 mi
- 11/10/2016126,290 mi+425 mi
- 11/10/2016126,290 mi
Average of roughly 1,841 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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