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H8 JWR

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,543 mi
Last recorded108,543 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 JWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 108,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has some surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension arms have some surface corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,349 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside chassis rail has some surface corrosion

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside chassis rail has some surface corrosion

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 108,307 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 108,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated u/j has slight wear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 108,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated u/j has slight wear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear sections of exhaust have some deterioration/corroded

rear exhaust clamps are corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 107,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

steering rack mounting bushes have slight wear/deterioration

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,534 miles

both front chassis sections have some surface corrosion

both rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,227 miles

both rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

front chassis section has slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,020 miles

both rear exhaust sections have slight deterioration

center exhaust mounting rubbers have slight splitting

steering rack mounting bushes have slight wear

Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,719 miles

both rear exhaust boxes have some deteriation

radiator mounting bracket has some corrosion

steering rack mounting bushes have slight deteriation

Fail 16 Apr 2015 106,693 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear exhaust boxes have some deteriation

radiator mounting bracket has some corrosion

steering rack mounting bushes have slight deteriation

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,448 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 96,142 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,710 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,792 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,439 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferruls corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

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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H8 JWR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H8 JWR, 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 H8 JWR registered?

H8 JWR is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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