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A14 UTM

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,528 mi
Last recorded189,528 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 UTM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 189,528 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 187,040 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 183,738 miles

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

exhaust knocking at rear wear found in rear sub frame bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2013 179,147 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 179,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 176,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 172,619 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 167,085 miles

both front brake hoses pershed

o/s/r tyre low on edge

rear disc and pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2009 162,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 158,401 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 151,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 143,314 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 143,314 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A14 UTM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A14 UTM, 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 A14 UTM registered?

A14 UTM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is A14 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 UTM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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