1996 Jaguar XJS 4.0L Petrol · 9 MX
1996 Jaguar XJS (4.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 137,296 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJS
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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9 MX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 137,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
9 MX 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 (9 MX) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
9 MX Mileage History
- 09/08/2023133,605 mi
- 12/07/2024134,416 mi+811 mi
- 15/07/2024134,416 mi
- 02/07/2025136,131 mi+1,715 mi
- 14/07/2026137,296 mi+1,165 mi
Average of roughly 1,260 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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