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A996 WML

1984 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,399 mi
Last recorded140,399 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1984 Jaguar Xj80,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA996 WML
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 140,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 140,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 139,248 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 139,248 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A996 WML is a 1984 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 80,326 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 A996 WML, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A996 WML registered?

A996 WML is a 1984 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 January 1984.

Is A996 WML safe to buy?

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