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J408 LPX

1996 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,185 mi
Last recorded187,185 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 LPX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 187,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner sill/floor pan corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

all coil springs corroded

corrosion to upper inner wheel area outside prescribed area

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 181,650 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch outside of prescribed areas

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill within prescribed areas, not yet excessive

corrosion to offside outer sill at front

heavy corrosion to both inner sills at very front

slight play in nearside front suspension arm bush

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 181,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch outside of prescribed areas

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill within prescribed areas, not yet excessive

corrosion to offside outer sill at front

heavy corrosion to both inner sills at very front

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 175,842 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 170,265 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 160,647 miles

Front inner sills heavily corroded but not near the suspension or brakes

Front tyres bald on inner edges but over a raised section of tread

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 160,644 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front inner sills heavily corroded but not near the suspension or brakes

Front tyres bald on inner edges but over a raised section of tread

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 154,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 145,920 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 145,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 138,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 133,752 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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J408 LPX is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J408 LPX, 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 J408 LPX registered?

J408 LPX is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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