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8687 MT

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,216 mi
Last recorded93,216 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8687 MT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,216 miles

All suspension, steering & brake components have surface corrosion

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,707 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension components & mounts have slight corrosion

radiator mountings corroded

rear suspension components & mounts have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,707 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension components & mounts have slight corrosion

radiator mountings corroded

rear suspension components & mounts have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,632 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 4 Aug 2009 92,455 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 92,380 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,346 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 87,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 87,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,674 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 81,206 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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8687 MT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 8687 MT, 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 8687 MT registered?

8687 MT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is 8687 MT safe to buy?

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