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J2 CNF

1996 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,099 mi
Last recorded195,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 CNF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 195,099 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stalk cover missing.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 195,099 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Lower wing. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stalk cover missing.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 193,156 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)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on outer walls.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 193,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on outer walls.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 191,824 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 191,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 189,351 miles

advise suspension springs starting to show slight signs of corroision

advise under body starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Fail 1 May 2013 189,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

advise suspension springs starting to show slight signs of corroision

advise under body starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Pass 24 Feb 2011 187,711 miles

advise metal brake pipes starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

advise slight wheel bearing play offside front

Fail 24 Feb 2011 187,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise metal brake pipes starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

advise slight wheel bearing play offside front

Pass 24 Mar 2010 181,618 miles

corrosive starting pitting on exhaust system

near side front tyre showing signs of age cracking starting and wearing on inner edges

off side front tyre showing signs of age related cracking and wearing on inner edges

petrol pipe showing signs of surface corrision starting

Pass 10 Nov 2008 178,981 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2007 169,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 163,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 153,394 miles

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

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)

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 19 Sep 2005 153,388 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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)

n/s front lower ball joint dust cover split

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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J2 CNF is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J2 CNF, 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 J2 CNF registered?

J2 CNF is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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