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340 YKP

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,189 mi
Last recorded73,189 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration340 YKP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,189 miles

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

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

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

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

light under body corrosion

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,725 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,065 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 72,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,542 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 70,538 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,309 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 63,555 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,781 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,358 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroding

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,015 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,266 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,670 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 46,826 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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340 YKP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 340 YKP, 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 340 YKP registered?

340 YKP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is 340 YKP safe to buy?

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