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5984 SZ

1996 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,677 mi
Last recorded168,677 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5984 SZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 168,677 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 164,451 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 161,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 158,145 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 154,670 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 154,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH rear badly perished exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 154,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 154,351 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 153,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 152,789 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 150,238 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 147,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2010 144,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 134,900 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 133,064 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 128,856 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)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 128,856 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 124,538 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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5984 SZ is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 5984 SZ, 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 5984 SZ registered?

5984 SZ is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is 5984 SZ safe to buy?

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