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G8 PLR

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,989 mi
Last recorded91,989 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PLR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 91,989 miles

Offside Front Inner sill small hole not prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 91,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner sill small hole not prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mtg (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner sill at osf leading edge corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near subframe mtg starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill at osf leading edge corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,106 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 88,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,503 miles

All tyres are perished and cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,916 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 71,901 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 69,843 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 65,883 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,716 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,363 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 51,734 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 51,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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G8 PLR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G8 PLR, 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 G8 PLR registered?

G8 PLR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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