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J31 SNG

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,855 mi
Last recorded72,855 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 SNG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,855 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 62,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 50,973 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 50,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 41,842 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2022 40,871 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,148 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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J31 SNG is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 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 J31 SNG, 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 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J31 SNG registered?

J31 SNG is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is J31 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 SNG shows 9 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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