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B8 PWH

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,925 mi
Last recorded113,925 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PWH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 113,925 miles

All four tyres badly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2025 113,684 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 113,457 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,424 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,360 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 108,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,043 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,022 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 110,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,710 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,185 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 109,333 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,522 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 108,084 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 108,084 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 106,918 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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B8 PWH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,993cc 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 B8 PWH, 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 B8 PWH registered?

B8 PWH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is B8 PWH safe to buy?

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