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H1 RNT

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,884 mi
Last recorded70,884 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 RNT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 70,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,006 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 69,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,639 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp broken o/s/r

Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,936 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,845 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,387 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all springs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 65,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all springs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,253 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Brake fluid dis-coloured

Exhaust system deteriated

Rear subframe front mounting bushes heavily deteriated and bondings separtarting

Slight play Nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play Nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,713 miles

Front Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust back boxes outer skins corroded

Rear Subframe front mounting bushes slight play

Slight knock from steering when rocked

Surface corrosion rear underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2017 62,636 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Holes and corrosion inner sill and floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Hole and corrosion inner sill and floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Front Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust back boxes outer skins corroded

Rear Subframe front mounting bushes slight play

Slight knock from steering when rocked

Surface corrosion rear underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,978 miles

Both front and rear brake pads 2/3rds worn

Both front suspension coil springs corroded at the base of the springs

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Small stonechip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,363 miles

Centre/rear exhaust corroded

Surface corrosion power steering pipes

Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges and deteriorated

Centre/rear exhaust corroded

Surface corrosion power steering pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,331 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both rear sub-frame bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking and o/s/r wearing on both edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,331 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both rear sub-frame bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking and o/s/r wearing on both edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,853 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)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion rear underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn both edges and deteriorated

slight up/down play in front wheels,may be normal?

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,869 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,564 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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H1 RNT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H1 RNT, 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 H1 RNT registered?

H1 RNT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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