1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · 5984 SZ
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 168,677 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
5984 SZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 168,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
5984 SZ Mileage History
- 31/08/2022158,145 mi
- 26/09/2023161,538 mi+3,393 mi
- 18/11/2024164,451 mi+2,913 mi
- 01/12/2025168,677 mi+4,226 mi
Average of roughly 3,238 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
5984 SZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (5984 SZ) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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