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C2 EJC

1996 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,376 mi
Last recorded60,376 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 EJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,376 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,282 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,878 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,805 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,080 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 57,080 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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C2 EJC is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C2 EJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 EJC registered?

C2 EJC is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is C2 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 EJC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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