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G14 RJS

1996 Jaguar Xj

Turquoise Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,903 mi
Last recorded133,903 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 RJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 133,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 133,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 129,262 miles

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

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)

both sides rear suspension joint have got slight play in them

Pass 19 Aug 2008 126,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 122,574 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)

nearside hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 23 Jun 2006 116,995 miles

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

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

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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G14 RJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Turquoise with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G14 RJS, 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 G14 RJS registered?

G14 RJS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is G14 RJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 RJS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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