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HDU 1V

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,366 mi
Last recorded124,366 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDU 1V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 124,366 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 120,929 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 117,738 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both fronts at lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 117,738 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both fronts at lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 115,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 112,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 108,663 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 103,891 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,316 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 96,125 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 91,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,259 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,972 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,861 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,572 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 77,572 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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HDU 1V is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HDU 1V, 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 HDU 1V registered?

HDU 1V is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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