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A15 PRH

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,581 mi
Last recorded109,581 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PRH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil weep from differential pinion seal

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,297 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 7 Feb 2017 108,747 miles

corrosion to o/s front inner sill not in prescribed area

Fail 6 Feb 2017 108,747 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s front inner sill not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,052 miles

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2015 106,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,664 miles

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

diff pinion seal leaking oil

Fail 20 Mar 2014 105,662 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

diff pinion seal leaking oil

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,469 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,469 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,608 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,379 miles

rear diff oil leaking from input shaft seal

Fail 21 Mar 2011 98,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear diff oil leaking from input shaft seal

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear differential pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from diff drive pinion oil seal

Pass 14 Mar 2007 87,067 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 87,067 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 82,678 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2006 82,678 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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A15 PRH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 PRH, 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 A15 PRH registered?

A15 PRH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is A15 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PRH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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