1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · P905 GBA
1996 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 87,475 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3239cc
P905 GBA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 87,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
P905 GBA Mileage History
- 04/09/200667,406 mi
- 22/08/200770,040 mi+2,634 mi
- 04/09/200873,192 mi+3,152 mi
- 03/09/200975,422 mi+2,230 mi
- 08/09/200975,487 mi+65 mi
- 24/08/201076,838 mi+1,351 mi
- 25/08/201076,839 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/201177,871 mi+1,032 mi
- 26/09/201279,486 mi+1,615 mi
- 24/09/201380,865 mi+1,379 mi
- 06/10/201481,747 mi+882 mi
- 06/10/201481,749 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/201582,570 mi+821 mi
- 30/10/201582,604 mi+34 mi
- 15/11/201683,041 mi+437 mi
- 12/12/201783,480 mi+439 mi
- 09/11/201884,266 mi+786 mi
- 17/11/201884,277 mi+11 mi
- 24/07/202084,454 mi+177 mi
- 23/07/202184,741 mi+287 mi
- 01/08/202284,795 mi+54 mi
- 25/07/202384,976 mi+181 mi
- 24/07/202485,192 mi+216 mi
- 08/07/202585,184 mi-8 mi
- 14/07/202585,184 mi
- 09/07/202687,226 mi+2,042 mi
- 29/07/202687,475 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 1,009 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P905 GBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jaguar Xj (P905 GBA) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
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