1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · N957 CVC
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 106,151 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N957 CVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 106,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N957 CVC 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 (N957 CVC) between November 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2025 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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.
N957 CVC Mileage History
- 25/11/2021102,056 mi
- 24/05/2023103,980 mi+1,924 mi
- 24/05/2023103,980 mi
- 03/01/2024104,695 mi+715 mi
- 27/02/2025106,151 mi+1,456 mi
Average of roughly 1,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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