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G4 HNS

1996 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,030 mi
Last recorded160,030 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 HNS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 160,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 160,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met the legal requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 157,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 157,603 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis rail corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid inner chassis rail near passenger seat mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid inner chassis rail near seat mount corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner to mid tread has chronic wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 153,814 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 150,572 miles

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

both rear sub frame mountings corroded

coolant warning light on

general under body corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2018 150,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear sub frame mountings corroded

coolant warning light on

general under body corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

slight play in steering rack

n/s/f tyrev worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 146,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper worn

Fail 24 Nov 2016 146,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper worn

offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 1 Dec 2015 134,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bottom fixing damaged

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 134,783 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bottom fixing damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2014 124,235 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 124,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,497 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear sub frame mounts corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 115,684 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 115,684 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,255 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 106,529 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 106,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 97,377 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 97,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 92,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 86,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G4 HNS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G4 HNS, 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 G4 HNS registered?

G4 HNS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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