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A5 XRM

1996 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,295 mi
Last recorded156,295 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XRM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 156,295 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 156,295 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 149,986 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 149,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 144,887 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 144,545 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

front tyres worn on inside edge

petrol pipes rusty

swivel boots split

Pass 4 Jan 2008 137,962 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 2 Jan 2008 137,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 17 Aug 2006 127,738 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 127,738 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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A5 XRM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 XRM, 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 A5 XRM registered?

A5 XRM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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