1996 Jaguar XJR 4.0L Petrol · P274 EHC
1996 Jaguar XJR (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 69,414 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJR
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P274 EHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2026
- 69,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P274 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 Xjr (P274 EHC) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions unable to be completed no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
P274 EHC Mileage History
- 12/10/202263,798 mi
- 31/05/202463,833 mi+35 mi
- 16/05/202564,881 mi+1,048 mi
- 30/07/202669,268 mi+4,387 mi
- 02/09/202669,414 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 1,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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