1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · N386 AVR
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 83,971 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N386 AVR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 83,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N386 AVR Mileage History
- 19/06/200666,014 mi
- 19/06/200666,014 mi
- 08/06/200768,664 mi+2,650 mi
- 08/05/200873,828 mi+5,164 mi
- 04/06/200977,015 mi+3,187 mi
- 18/05/201079,151 mi+2,136 mi
- 13/05/201180,764 mi+1,613 mi
- 25/05/201262,170 mi-18,594 mi
- 07/05/201382,999 mi+20,829 mi
- 23/01/201583,456 mi+457 mi
- 25/02/201683,460 mi+4 mi
- 11/01/201783,503 mi+43 mi
- 19/01/201883,531 mi+28 mi
- 17/01/201983,561 mi+30 mi
- 18/01/202083,613 mi+52 mi
- 18/01/202083,613 mi
- 01/11/202283,615 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/202283,619 mi+4 mi
- 12/11/202583,970 mi+351 mi
- 28/05/202683,971 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 901 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N386 AVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (N386 AVR) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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