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J22 OTE

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,287 mi
Last recorded10,287 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 OTE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 10,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 10,170 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 10,142 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 10,115 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 10,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 9,774 miles

Offside Rear parking brake may need servicing.

Slight play in both front hubs.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 9,150 miles

Both front and rear hub assemblys have play .

Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 8,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 7,981 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 7,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,431 miles

advise: both front hub assemblys have slight play.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 6,028 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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J22 OTE is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J22 OTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J22 OTE registered?

J22 OTE is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J22 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 OTE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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