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D3 NXJ

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,287 mi
Last recorded153,287 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 NXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 153,287 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 152,931 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 146,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 139,640 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front both sides inner seal corroded

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 138,605 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 138,605 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,890 miles

both rear inner drive shafts have slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2014 137,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 139,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 134,145 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 124,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 124,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

exhaust leak , front pipe.....

exhaust system corroding....

general under body corrosion.....

n/s door mirror insecure.....

o/s/f coil spring corroded.....

o/s/f outer brake pad low, rears not visable , advise brake inspection.....

play in n/s/f suspension lower ball joint.....

Pass 22 Sep 2008 93,668 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front suspension springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded

movement in both front lower ball joints

movement in both rear wheel bearings

oil leak from rear diff

rear brake flexi hoses corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 87,890 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,901 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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D3 NXJ is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D3 NXJ, 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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What year was D3 NXJ registered?

D3 NXJ is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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