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G22 MKK

1996 Jaguar Xj

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,882 mi
Last recorded99,882 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 MKK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99,882 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 99,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,575 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 99,575 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 98,889 miles

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

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,832 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,383 miles

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

some play at rear wheels

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,872 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 93,772 miles

Slight play in O/S/R lower shock bush.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,924 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,460 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

front coil springs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 81,958 miles

advanced corrosion forming on front springs

front pads low

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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G22 MKK is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G22 MKK, 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 G22 MKK registered?

G22 MKK is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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