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H16 XJL

2011 Jaguar Xj

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,592 mi
Last recorded118,592 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Jaguar Xj68,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 118,592 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,417 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 99,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,481 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall slightly damaged and inner edge is wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 83,970 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No makers mark (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No makers mark (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall slightly damaged and inner edge is wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Evidence of brake calliper binding

Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,120 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,629 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear underside of vehicle subframe starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2020 74,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear underside of vehicle subframe starting to corrode

Pass 28 May 2019 70,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge,just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Slight surface corrosion on underside,covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel part of brake hose,rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel part of brake hose,rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel part of brake hose,rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel part of brake hose,rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,336 miles

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

light wear on inner edges of front tyres

Fail 6 Jun 2017 58,334 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background yellow insert in characters (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,244 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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H16 XJL is a 2011 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 68,790 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 H16 XJL, 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 15 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H16 XJL registered?

H16 XJL is a 2011 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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