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A7 HCL

1996 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,863 mi
Last recorded155,863 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 155,863 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all and painted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all and painted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 155,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 155,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 153,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 150,192 miles

A/C BELT CRACKED.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AT CENTRE.

ONE NOZZLE AT R/H WASHER JET NOT WORKING.

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT METAL FUEL PIPES.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT PART OF MAIN BRAKE PIPE.

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT CENTRE Y-PIECE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 141,872 miles

COUPLE OF SMALL HOLES AT L/H/F INNER WING.

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AT CENTRE.

GENERAL CORROSION AT BODY.

OIL LEAK AT REAR AXLE.

ONE NOZZLE AT R/H WASHER JET NOT WORKING.

R/H EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY LOOSE ONTO CENTRE SECTION.

R/H NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DULL.

R/H/F DOOR INTERIOR TRIM LOOSE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHTLY POOR IMAGE AT BOTH DIPPED HEADLIGHTS.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 141,398 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 131,017 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 130,728 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 119,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 109,439 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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A7 HCL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A7 HCL, 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 A7 HCL registered?

A7 HCL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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