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B21 RCB

2016 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests33 (31 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.9%

Mileage

52,801 mi
Last recorded52,801 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 RCB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

31 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 52,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 43,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 47,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly worn on inner edge 245x40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pads low

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2025 46,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly worn on inner edge 245x40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pads low

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,871 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,758 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 40,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 40,758 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,401 miles

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 29,816 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 38,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 28,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,026 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 8 Mar 2021 25,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 32,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 20,082 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 30,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 15,770 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,560 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,038 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 13,355 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 7,713 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 9,671 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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B21 RCB is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.9%.

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 B21 RCB, 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 B21 RCB registered?

B21 RCB is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is B21 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 RCB shows 33 tests with a 93.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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