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A18 CBH

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,724 mi
Last recorded50,724 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 50,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r18 worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight play in univesal joint

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight play in universal joint

front wipers slightly smudge screen

Pass 24 May 2018 50,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 49,166 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper slightly smudges screen

inner rack joints have slight play in

Pass 26 May 2015 49,139 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2014 46,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 45,991 miles

Both front springs corroded

Both front tyres starting to wear thin on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 26 May 2012 45,229 miles

Both front springs corroded

Both front tyres just starting to wear thin on inside edges

Nearside rear tyre just starting to wear thin on inside edge

Fail 7 May 2011 44,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 44,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 43,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 41,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 38,817 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 36,727 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 34,085 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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A18 CBH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A18 CBH, 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 A18 CBH registered?

A18 CBH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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