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A9 GLB

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,282 mi
Last recorded94,282 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 94,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 91,057 miles

Rear Both sides drive shaft outer universal joint slight play

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack mounting bushes some play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

N/S/R silencer corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer deteriorating N/S/R

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,647 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,973 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,563 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,086 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 68,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 64,068 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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A9 GLB is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A9 GLB, 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 A9 GLB registered?

A9 GLB is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A9 GLB safe to buy?

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