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J111 WPM

1996 Jaguar Xj

Maroon Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,323 mi
Last recorded164,323 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 WPM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 164,323 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 164,319 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 157,708 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 150,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,079 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 138,817 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated ABS Earth, also insecure (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2022 138,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated ABS Earth, also insecure (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2021 134,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 134,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 133,993 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,542 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 126,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,139 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,723 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 122,845 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,608 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,579 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,083 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 103,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,640 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 82,798 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 82,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 73,627 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 63,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 63,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J111 WPM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Maroon with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J111 WPM, 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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J111 WPM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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