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A3 OES

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,464 mi
Last recorded120,464 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OES
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,464 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,067 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 117,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 108,833 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 108,763 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to offside inner cill

Pass 17 Jun 2014 107,052 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,225 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jun 2011 105,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 103,624 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 101,097 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear bump stops missing

manifolds cracked

oil leak from cylinderhead

oil leak from gearbox output shaft

slight play in rear a frame bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2007 92,506 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,912 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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A3 OES is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A3 OES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 OES registered?

A3 OES is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is A3 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 OES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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