1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · P446 GKN
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 81,077 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P446 GKN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 81,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P446 GKN Mileage History
- 31/08/200535,323 mi
- 19/09/200641,038 mi+5,715 mi
- 10/10/200745,094 mi+4,056 mi
- 30/09/200848,998 mi+3,904 mi
- 22/10/200953,099 mi+4,101 mi
- 22/10/201056,832 mi+3,733 mi
- 01/10/201158,164 mi+1,332 mi
- 28/09/201258,983 mi+819 mi
- 04/10/201360,484 mi+1,501 mi
- 29/09/201461,290 mi+806 mi
- 08/10/201561,939 mi+649 mi
- 14/10/201662,913 mi+974 mi
- 28/09/201763,663 mi+750 mi
- 10/10/201864,286 mi+623 mi
- 08/10/201965,177 mi+891 mi
- 24/10/202065,685 mi+508 mi
- 26/01/202265,927 mi+242 mi
- 26/01/202265,927 mi
- 18/05/202375,983 mi+10,056 mi
- 18/04/202477,538 mi+1,555 mi
- 06/05/202681,077 mi+3,539 mi
Average of roughly 2,213 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P446 GKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (P446 GKN) between August 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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 (15 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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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