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J300 PGW

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 PGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 95,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 93,882 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 91,587 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,899 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,539 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,394 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,456 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,792 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,033 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,475 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,602 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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J300 PGW is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 J300 PGW, 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 J300 PGW registered?

J300 PGW is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is J300 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 PGW shows 21 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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