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B17 BSP

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BSP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 122,335 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail/ Subframe Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail/ Subframe Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 117,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 114,360 miles

Nearside Front inner sill is corroded

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Front side light dull

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer has slight leak

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Rear diff leaking oil

general underbody corrosion all over

oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Jul 2022 110,749 miles

(inner) auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Both rear (inner) sill areas corroding

Corrosion to both front rigid brake pipes

General corrosion to vehicle under body and components

Nearside front (inner) sill area corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Nearside front (upper) shock absorber bush deteriorated

Rear differential oil seal worn? (prop end)

Rear indicator bulbs deteriorating

Slight oil leak engine area

Various other suspension bushes perished

Pass 19 Apr 2021 108,485 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 108,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 107,205 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 107,169 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 105,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,042 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Lower balljoint rubber perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,825 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,292 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,939 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

n/s/f tyre perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,294 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

n/s rear exhaust has a slight leak

n/s/f tyre perished

rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,707 miles

Some rust on exhaust system ,outer sills and suspension components.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 88,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,949 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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B17 BSP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B17 BSP, 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 B17 BSP registered?

B17 BSP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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