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4275 DF

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,022 mi
Last recorded70,022 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4275 DF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,022 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,096 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2023 67,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,623 miles

Front Both front wheel arches corroded.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 66,623 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both front wheel arches corroded.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 65,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,477 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 64,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,399 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,689 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,843 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,009 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,453 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,750 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,685 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,457 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,829 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise front brake pads look to be wearing low,unabel to see clearly through wheel so further investigation is advised

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both rear driveshaft outer joints

Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,869 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,559 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 42,558 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,067 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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4275 DF is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 4275 DF, 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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4275 DF is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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