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80 DXJ

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 DXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,999 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake cable corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 67,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,121 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,507 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,527 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,916 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,916 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,090 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,090 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,359 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,854 miles

both rear indercators loosing colour

exhaust corroded

front number plate starting to serarate

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2008 50,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear indercators loosing colour

exhaust corroded

front number plate starting to serarate

n/s rear box (exhaust system) getting thin

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,911 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 44,146 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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80 DXJ is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 80 DXJ, 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 80 DXJ registered?

80 DXJ is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is 80 DXJ safe to buy?

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