Official DVLA Record

1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · N855 FRV

N855 FRV

1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 29/02/1996. Recorded mileage 105,889 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/02/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
105,889 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/02/2025
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
3239cc

N855 FRV Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2024
  • 105,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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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.

N855 FRV Mileage History

  1. 19/10/200561,725 mi
  2. 19/10/200666,972 mi+5,247 mi
  3. 18/10/200772,680 mi+5,708 mi
  4. 16/10/200877,556 mi+4,876 mi
  5. 06/10/200981,510 mi+3,954 mi
  6. 01/10/201084,969 mi+3,459 mi
  7. 26/09/201186,999 mi+2,030 mi
  8. 07/11/201289,067 mi+2,068 mi
  9. 07/11/201289,067 mi
  10. 09/10/201390,584 mi+1,517 mi
  11. 08/10/201492,637 mi+2,053 mi
  12. 20/10/201594,465 mi+1,828 mi
  13. 20/10/201695,825 mi+1,360 mi
  14. 30/01/201897,707 mi+1,882 mi
  15. 22/01/201999,262 mi+1,555 mi
  16. 15/01/2020100,557 mi+1,295 mi
  17. 03/02/2021101,595 mi+1,038 mi
  18. 14/01/2022102,743 mi+1,148 mi
  19. 18/01/2023104,528 mi+1,785 mi
  20. 09/01/2024105,889 mi+1,361 mi

Average of roughly 2,423 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

N855 FRV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 08:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (N855 FRV) between October 2005 and January 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 January 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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.

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ADVISORY