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C4 DHY

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,252 mi
Last recorded126,252 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 126,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 126,215 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 126,215 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat bracket and front brace (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,713 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,842 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 124,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 101,555 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,906 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,433 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 94,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,506 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 91,758 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,544 miles

o/s/r axle beam bush starting to seperate

oil leak left side of engine

oil leak rear end of gearbox

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,588 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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C4 DHY is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C4 DHY, 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

How do I check the history of C4 DHY?

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What year was C4 DHY registered?

C4 DHY is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is C4 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 DHY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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