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J3 POE

1996 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,172 mi
Last recorded90,172 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 POE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,172 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 89,818 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 89,537 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,125 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,642 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corroded rear fuel pipes

slight play in o/s rear driveshaft diff bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,116 miles

osr bottom arm bush has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,055 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,680 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,782 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 61,155 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 POE is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J3 POE, 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 J3 POE registered?

J3 POE is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is J3 POE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 POE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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