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H5 BYG

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,042 mi
Last recorded71,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 BYG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 71,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower o/s and n /s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underside corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc frames and body

Pass 9 May 2022 69,811 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 69,713 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,905 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,043 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,721 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 37,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on fuel lines

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 35,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,422 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,505 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,204 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,757 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 18,944 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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H5 BYG is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H5 BYG, 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 H5 BYG registered?

H5 BYG is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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