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H18 DDR

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,813 mi
Last recorded117,813 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 DDR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,813 miles

Emissions not tested idle to high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

All brake discs are corroded

Hand brake cables are corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear fuel pipes are very corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2015 117,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 115,801 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 113,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,034 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 86,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 76,627 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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H18 DDR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H18 DDR, 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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H18 DDR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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