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D1 YCB

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 YCB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,620 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 85,611 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement adjacent to rear axle frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer body surface corroded but not effecting vehicle structure

Fail 17 Dec 2024 85,611 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement adjacent to rear axle frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer body surface corroded but not effecting vehicle structure

Pass 15 Dec 2023 85,510 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,475 miles

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damage.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis at servo starting corrode.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 85,473 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damage.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis at servo starting corrode.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wing damage.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,108 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 83,105 miles

Emissions not tested Oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,360 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,558 miles

n\s\f shock absorber top bush worn.

o\s\f bottom ball joint cover starting to split.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 81,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n\s\f shock absorber top bush worn.

o\s\f bottom ball joint cover starting to split.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,318 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,663 miles

main beam tell tale illuminate.

slight play in steering colum top mounting.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,663 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

main beam tell tale illuminate.

n\s\r exhaust section severly corroded.

slight play in steering colum top mounting.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,951 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,709 miles

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

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

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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D1 YCB is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 D1 YCB, 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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D1 YCB is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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