1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · P450 YTA
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 139,845 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P450 YTA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 139,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P450 YTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (P450 YTA) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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