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G17 ABL

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,528 mi
Last recorded112,528 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 ABL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 112,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Nailed

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 107,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 101,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 94,201 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 87,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 85,404 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 85,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 80,096 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 77,721 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,238 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,848 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,940 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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G17 ABL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 G17 ABL, 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 G17 ABL registered?

G17 ABL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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