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B2 AKR

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,588 mi
Last recorded108,588 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 AKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 108,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability both retaining bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 108,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 107,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,540 miles

rear jacking points damaged,prop rubber joint split

Fail 12 Dec 2019 106,507 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear jacking points damaged,prop rubber joint split

Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,567 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 101,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 101,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 7 May 2015 101,264 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear box starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,159 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 98,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,296 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r exhaust box rusty

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 96,360 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 96,308 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,463 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside rear jacking point damaged.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 93,934 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 93,934 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 89,387 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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B2 AKR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 AKR, 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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B2 AKR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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