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B16 MOW

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,152 mi
Last recorded75,152 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 75,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in rear diff/props

Pass 3 Mar 2025 74,642 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 74,605 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 73,560 miles

rear sub-frame o/s/f bush deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2022 73,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 72,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,307 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,949 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,256 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,477 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 64,466 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,159 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,875 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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B16 MOW is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B16 MOW, 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 B16 MOW registered?

B16 MOW is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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