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E5 SRV

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SRV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,361 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 94,821 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,041 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,041 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 91,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,960 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,159 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,092 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,684 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 80,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 78,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 75,030 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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E5 SRV is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E5 SRV, 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 E5 SRV?

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What year was E5 SRV registered?

E5 SRV is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is E5 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 SRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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