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B96 KNH

1988 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,231 mi
Last recorded72,231 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB96 KNH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,231 miles

OIL LEAK REAR DIFFERENTIAL

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Battery insecure

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/F INNER WING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S AND N/S REAR DRIVE SHAFTS

Fail 3 Jul 2007 72,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S - INNER AND OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S AND N/S REAR DRIVE SHAFTS

o/s/f inner wing slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak rear differential

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERBODY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL

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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B96 KNH is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,428 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 B96 KNH, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B96 KNH registered?

B96 KNH is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is B96 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B96 KNH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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