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A12 XJM

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,458 mi
Last recorded111,458 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XJM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 111,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 111,360 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 111,358 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 111,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 111,198 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,077 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear exhaust tailpipe section missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 110,976 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge(225/60r16)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,930 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

N/s/r door intermitantly opens

O/s/r tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,360 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,447 miles

front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,207 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 60,148 miles

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

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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A12 XJM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A12 XJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 XJM registered?

A12 XJM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A12 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 XJM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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