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GLZ 2729

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,910 mi
Last recorded126,910 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 2729
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 126,910 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all rear bushes cracked and perished

vehicle heavily undersealed underside

Pass 27 Jun 2012 121,374 miles

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 29 Jun 2011 116,428 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underneath of car is rusting also pipes and subframes

Fail 18 Jun 2011 116,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all rear suspension mounting areas slightly corroded / heavily undersealed

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

rear brake discs pitted

rear subframe slightly corroded

whole rear end slightly corroded / heavily undersealed in places unable to fully inspect

whole underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2010 112,798 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 108,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 102,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 81,477 miles

Rear flexible brake hoses ferrell ends are showing signs of corrossion. †

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Very slight play in top ball joints.

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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GLZ 2729 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GLZ 2729, 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 GLZ 2729 registered?

GLZ 2729 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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