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11 ALF

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,334 mi
Last recorded102,334 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 ALF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,334 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 102,334 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 102,251 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush gaiters split slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 102,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,005 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear silencer very rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,826 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,631 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,903 miles

Front top shock absorber bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,851 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,748 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,039 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,708 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 88,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,378 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,332 miles

slight play in rear diff bearings

slight play in top steering column

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,801 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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11 ALF is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 106,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 ALF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 11 ALF registered?

11 ALF is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 11 ALF safe to buy?

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