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H18 KJO

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,385 mi
Last recorded138,385 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 KJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 138,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 138,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 133,322 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 133,319 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion to all sills to floor & floor pannels

nearside front shocker mount area slightly corroded

slight play in suspension bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2010 128,741 miles

corrosion to nearside & offside sills to floor

slight corrosion to nearside front shocker mount

slight crack in nearside indicator

Fail 3 Dec 2010 128,739 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to nearside & offside sills to floor

slight corrosion to nearside front shocker mount

slight crack in nearside indicator

Pass 7 Dec 2009 122,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside & offside sills to floors corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2009 122,896 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside & offside sills to floors corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2008 119,025 miles

number plate light out

Pass 28 Sep 2007 115,953 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 111,671 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 111,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 110,089 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 110,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 KJO is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H18 KJO, 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 KJO is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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