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J2 XCP

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,694 mi
Last recorded133,694 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 XCP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 133,694 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 133,107 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2018 132,879 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 132,820 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,878 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,266 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 127,822 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 127,822 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,793 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 127,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 123,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 119,689 miles

leak on rear diff

Pass 4 Dec 2008 116,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 112,104 miles

low tread on rear tyres low tread on o/s front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2006 106,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 101,256 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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J2 XCP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J2 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

J2 XCP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J2 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 XCP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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