Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · N585 CLV

N585 CLV

1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 98,944 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status
Valid until 19/05/2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (26/11/2024)
Recorded Mileage
98,944 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/05/2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 26/11/2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
3239cc

N585 CLV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
  • 98,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

N585 CLV Mileage History

  1. 25/08/202397,854 mi
  2. 18/09/202498,871 mi+1,017 mi
  3. 26/09/202498,776 mi-95 mi
  4. 11/05/202698,921 mi+145 mi
  5. 21/05/202698,944 mi+23 mi

Average of roughly 398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

N585 CLV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 17:02
MOT Analysis

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 (N585 CLV) between August 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 May 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.

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