1996 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · N435 FFR
1996 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28/06/1996. Recorded mileage 61,063 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,063 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
N435 FFR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 61,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 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.
N435 FFR Mileage History
- 12/05/200649,008 mi
- 11/05/200751,459 mi+2,451 mi
- 01/03/200852,892 mi+1,433 mi
- 10/03/200954,445 mi+1,553 mi
- 09/03/201055,389 mi+944 mi
- 08/03/201155,698 mi+309 mi
- 09/03/201255,950 mi+252 mi
- 29/04/201357,273 mi+1,323 mi
- 07/05/201457,887 mi+614 mi
- 06/05/201558,039 mi+152 mi
- 03/05/201658,128 mi+89 mi
- 04/05/201758,222 mi+94 mi
- 05/05/201858,340 mi+118 mi
- 30/04/201958,421 mi+81 mi
- 24/07/202058,459 mi+38 mi
- 28/07/202058,459 mi
- 14/09/202158,800 mi+341 mi
- 06/09/202259,559 mi+759 mi
- 11/03/202560,363 mi+804 mi
- 26/03/202560,364 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/202661,063 mi+699 mi
Average of roughly 606 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
N435 FFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (N435 FFR) between May 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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