1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · N5 MGS
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 75,363 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
N5 MGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 75,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N5 MGS 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 (N5 MGS) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N5 MGS Mileage History
- 06/02/202474,334 mi
- 06/02/202474,334 mi
- 27/02/202574,866 mi+532 mi
- 27/02/202574,866 mi
- 23/02/202675,363 mi+497 mi
Average of roughly 502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (N5MG Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as N5MGS.
PEUGEOT
308 GT PURETECH S/S AUTO
FORD
KUGA
SKODA
FABIA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
BENIMAR TESSORO T463 AUTO
VOLVO
V90 MOMENTUM + D4 AUTO
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN
LAND ROVER
R-ROVER SPORT DYN SE D MHEV A
KAWASAKI
ER
TOYOTA
LAND CRUISER
VOLVO
XC90
VOLVO
XC40 ULTRA B3 MHEV AUTO
JAGUAR XJ Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1996 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.