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3 ROG

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,623 mi
Last recorded65,623 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ROG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,600 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 64,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 64,443 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,319 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,129 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 54,913 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 52,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,232 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 48,219 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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3 ROG is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 3 ROG, 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 3 ROG registered?

3 ROG is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 3 ROG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 ROG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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