1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · P720 CCT
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 87,053 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P720 CCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 87,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P720 CCT 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 (P720 CCT) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
P720 CCT Mileage History
- 03/11/202279,208 mi
- 26/10/202380,232 mi+1,024 mi
- 08/11/202483,524 mi+3,292 mi
- 11/12/202483,528 mi+4 mi
- 02/12/202587,053 mi+3,525 mi
Average of roughly 2,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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