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B2 GWR

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,247 mi
Last recorded162,247 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 162,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 161,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner drop sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Inner drop sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 159,450 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 159,445 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust clamps corroded

Play in both rear driveshaft bearings

Play in both rear sub frame mounting bushes

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 GWR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B2 GWR, 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 B2 GWR registered?

B2 GWR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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