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A19 EMT

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,679 mi
Last recorded124,679 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 EMT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 124,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 123,695 miles

rear brake pads look low

rear diff leaking oil

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

engine oil leak

front and rear coil springs rusty

Pass 2 May 2012 122,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspension coils corroded

engine oil leak

o/s/r disc scored

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear wheel bearing play

Fail 1 May 2012 122,880 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspension coils corroded

engine oil leak

o/s/r disc scored

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear wheel bearing play

Pass 23 May 2011 119,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 115,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 109,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 104,372 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 104,372 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 98,974 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 95,007 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 95,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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A19 EMT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A19 EMT, 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 A19 EMT registered?

A19 EMT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A19 EMT safe to buy?

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