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J296 GMC

1992 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xj114,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 GMC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 155,753 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 155,480 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 155,420 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 155,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 154,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 153,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 152,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2013 152,200 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 151,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 150,125 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 147,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 146,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 143,373 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 139,258 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 139,256 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 134,450 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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J296 GMC is a 1992 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 114,769 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 J296 GMC, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J296 GMC registered?

J296 GMC is a 1992 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is J296 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J296 GMC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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