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J3 GGP

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,516 mi
Last recorded159,516 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2012 159,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 159,516 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 154,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 140,455 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wing holed & corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 139,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wing holed & corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 130,811 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 130,796 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 125,898 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 125,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 117,387 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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J3 GGP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J3 GGP, 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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J3 GGP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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