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H2 JEJ

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,460 mi
Last recorded121,460 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 JEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 121,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded & deterioated

front underside components corroded steering braking & suspension

rear anti roll bar bushes worn deterioated

rear springs corroded

rear sub frame bushes deterioated

rear underside components corroded

steering coupling corroded

steering rack pl;ay

steering wheel play

Fail 23 Sep 2011 121,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded & deterioated

front underside components corroded steering braking & suspension

rear anti roll bar bushes worn deterioated

rear springs corroded

rear sub frame bushes deterioated

rear underside components corroded

steering coupling corroded

steering rack pl;ay

steering wheel play

Pass 19 Jul 2010

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2009 110,207 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2009 110,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2008 104,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 101,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,154 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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H2 JEJ is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

H2 JEJ is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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