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H2 GVV

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

217,741 mi
Last recorded217,741 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 GVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 217,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

radiator support heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f top suspention arm

wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 211,857 miles

body corrosion around wheelarches and bootlid

front chassis both sides slightly corroded and surrounding floor area

Fail 10 Apr 2013 211,841 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

body corrosion around wheelarches and bootlid

front chassis both sides slightly corroded and surrounding floor area

Pass 22 Mar 2012 203,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 197,518 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 197,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 197,218 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 188,497 miles

advise slight play in o/s n/s rear diff bearings when vhicle is jacked up

Fail 15 Dec 2006 188,497 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise slight play in o/s n/s rear diff bearings when vhicle is jacked up

Pass 15 Dec 2005 171,394 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 171,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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H2 GVV is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H2 GVV, 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 H2 GVV registered?

H2 GVV is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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