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B11 JEG

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,995 mi
Last recorded73,995 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 JEG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 73,995 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 73,805 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,662 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 72,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 71,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 70,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 69,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 36,375 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 36,375 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 66,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 64,425 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,938 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,050 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 56,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,470 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 44,359 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OSF Tyre - Tread Worn Thin On Inner & Outer Edges

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,359 miles

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

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

OSF Tyre - Tread Worn Thin On Inner & Outer Edges

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,556 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,602 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,854 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,886 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,762 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 37,762 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 36,781 miles

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

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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B11 JEG is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B11 JEG, 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 B11 JEG registered?

B11 JEG is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is B11 JEG safe to buy?

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