1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · P266 EHC
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 91,409 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P266 EHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 91,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P266 EHC 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 (P266 EHC) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (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.
P266 EHC Mileage History
- 16/11/202185,152 mi
- 17/11/202287,127 mi+1,975 mi
- 16/11/202388,937 mi+1,810 mi
- 15/11/202490,189 mi+1,252 mi
- 18/11/202591,409 mi+1,220 mi
Average of roughly 1,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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