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DYX 2J

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,801 mi
Last recorded140,801 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYX 2J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 140,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 138,654 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 136,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 135,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 133,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 132,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 132,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Rear parking brake efficency just passed %17

Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,335 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 129,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 128,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 127,708 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 126,515 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 124,881 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,454 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 12,378 miles

BOTH Front springs heavily corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 123,178 miles

BOTH Front springs heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 122,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 120,099 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 117,632 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 116,204 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 14 Jul 2007 115,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 115,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,972 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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DYX 2J is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DYX 2J, 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 DYX 2J registered?

DYX 2J is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is DYX 2J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYX 2J shows 24 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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