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444 FDX

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 FDX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 96,023 miles

Central Lower under body has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2021 96,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,688 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 95,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,187 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,435 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,271 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,244 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,733 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,788 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,788 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,371 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,579 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,524 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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444 FDX is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 444 FDX, 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 444 FDX registered?

444 FDX is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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