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AR02 RAK

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,301 mi
Last recorded90,301 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 RAK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,301 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 90,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working no pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,851 miles

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyres treads low and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,352 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 42,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,840 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray and Engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,238 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,200 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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AR02 RAK is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 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 AR02 RAK, 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 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR02 RAK registered?

AR02 RAK is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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