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A2 ASG

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,048 mi
Last recorded104,048 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 ASG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 104,048 miles

Coil spring corroded All front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All parts of suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 103,931 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,724 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,358 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,211 miles

N/S/F tyre worn edges

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2020 103,211 miles

N/S/F tyre worn edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,133 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,690 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,553 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,690 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,873 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,379 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

2 exhaust rubbers missing.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 89,545 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges close to limit.

rear frame bushes worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,787 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber support mounting missing on nearside rear

suspension front and rear rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,757 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber support mounting missing on nearside rear

suspension front and rear rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,684 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,999 miles

offside front a.b.s sensor earth strap broken

rear gearbox mount weak

rubber bush missing from nearside rear exhaust hanging bracket

Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,297 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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A2 ASG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 ASG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 ASG is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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