1996 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · P356 BPC
1996 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 68,105 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Nov 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P356 BPC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2022
- 68,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P356 BPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (P356 BPC) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
P356 BPC Mileage History
- 15/10/202168,088 mi
- 15/09/202268,105 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 19 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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