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ACO 168

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,077 mi
Last recorded164,077 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACO 168
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 164,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill & floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding At time of test (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel pipes are corroded, not leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2021 163,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 162,791 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both

Pass 30 Mar 2019 161,398 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 159,832 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shelled is slightly loose

Fail 10 Apr 2017 156,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shelled is slightly loose

Pass 14 Apr 2016 149,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 149,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 143,488 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 137,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 137,181 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 137,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 137,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 131,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 122,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 100,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,321 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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ACO 168 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ACO 168, 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 ACO 168 registered?

ACO 168 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is ACO 168 safe to buy?

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