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GAK 366

1996 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,839 mi
Last recorded187,839 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAK 366
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 187,839 miles

Offside front inner sill and wheel arch corroded and nearside inner sill corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 185,636 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 183,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 181,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 179,471 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 177,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 172,885 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 169,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 165,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 161,986 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 159,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 155,550 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle beam bushes worn esp offside

Pass 26 Feb 2013 152,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 148,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 144,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 139,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 135,487 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 132,710 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 129,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 125,112 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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GAK 366 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GAK 366, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAK 366 registered?

GAK 366 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is GAK 366 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAK 366 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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