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A322 NOD

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA322 NOD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,945 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Advise both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing cracking low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 101,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,769 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,851 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,689 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms,front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,195 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been undersealed incl brake and Fuel pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,457 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,620 miles

Engine covers and Full undertrays fitted

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,448 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 85,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,730 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Exnaust corroded not blowing at time

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)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,171 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres showing signs of inner tyre wear

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,829 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,674 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,650 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,565 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 44,537 miles

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

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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A322 NOD is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A322 NOD, 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 A322 NOD registered?

A322 NOD is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is A322 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A322 NOD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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