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J16 ENW

1995 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,717 mi
Last recorded111,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 ENW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 111,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 111,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 111,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 May 2025 111,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2025 110,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2022 110,163 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2021 108,606 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,035 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2019 106,473 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,416 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,790 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,140 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,508 miles

slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 50,489 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear suspesion arms

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,012 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,471 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 47,471 miles

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

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

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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J16 ENW is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 110,702 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 J16 ENW, 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 31 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J16 ENW registered?

J16 ENW is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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