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FIB 1736

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,249 mi
Last recorded56,249 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 1736
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 56,249 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers electric window inop

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner sill to floor holed outwith prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe mounting points corroded. Not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,880 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

chassis coated in underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,760 miles

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

Nearside Front INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK @ ENGINE

OIL LEAK @ REAR DIFF

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

Offside Front INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear SLIGHT PLAY @ HUB

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,760 miles

Emissions not tested HOLE IN SYSTEM (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX @ TAILPIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK @ ENGINE

OIL LEAK @ REAR DIFF

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

Offside Front INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear SLIGHT PLAY @ HUB

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,995 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,456 miles

slight oil leak at rear diff

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

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

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2014 40,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,771 miles

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

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

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

slight fluid leak around power steering pipes at pump

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak at rear diff

Fail 11 Oct 2011 30,629 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,600 miles

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

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

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

areas of corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

corrosion build up on front and rear subframes

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 2,004 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 20,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,941 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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FIB 1736 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FIB 1736, 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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FIB 1736 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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