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B20 DCH

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,927 mi
Last recorded162,927 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DCH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 162,927 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 161,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front chassis rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2014 157,426 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 153,115 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 146,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 142,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 140,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 137,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 133,709 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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B20 DCH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B20 DCH, 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 B20 DCH registered?

B20 DCH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is B20 DCH safe to buy?

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