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A10 BDE

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,629 mi
Last recorded56,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BDE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,629 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2024 56,281 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 56,055 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2022 55,849 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,700 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,994 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,710 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,270 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,180 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hand brake is becoming rough in operation

o/s/f tyre is becoming perished

o/s/r tyre is becoming perished

rear differential has a slight oil leak and has slight play in diff bearings

Fail 2 Jul 2013 49,249 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hand brake is becoming rough in operation

o/s/f tyre is becoming perished

o/s/r tyre is becoming perished

rear diff slight leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

complete exhaust system is becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre is becoming perished

rear diff slight residue of oil

slight oil leak from o/s/f of engine

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 45,109 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 43,649 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,519 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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A10 BDE is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A10 BDE, 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 A10 BDE registered?

A10 BDE is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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