1996 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · J2 BVE
1996 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 05/06/1996. Recorded mileage 42,849 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3980cc
J2 BVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 42,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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.
J2 BVE Mileage History
- 06/10/202235,437 mi
- 22/01/202436,929 mi+1,492 mi
- 26/01/202436,952 mi+23 mi
- 28/01/202539,585 mi+2,633 mi
- 04/03/202642,849 mi+3,264 mi
Average of roughly 2,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J2 BVE 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 Xj (J2 BVE) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 195n/s 291o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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