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D12 CYL

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,224 mi
Last recorded67,224 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 CYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front headlight starting to fill with water.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,484 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 54,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,073 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 46,470 miles

rear pads near limit of wear

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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D12 CYL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D12 CYL, 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 D12 CYL registered?

D12 CYL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is D12 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 CYL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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