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J40 VMB

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,010 mi
Last recorded128,010 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 VMB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 128,010 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2019 123,631 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 123,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 117,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,414 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 113,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in side wall open when lowered on to floor (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release cover damaged as well as front nearside (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,607 miles

nearside and offside rear slincer boxs deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 103,668 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 103,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around front jacking points

exhaust corroded thin

unable to check brake pads and discs due to covers

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,193 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

steering column ujs rusty

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,040 miles

difficult to see all brake pads to cheak for wear

exhaust rusty

front coil springs rusty

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

rear diff oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2011 98,496 miles

coil springs rusty

rear axle leaking

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,092 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2008 97,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak from diff seal

Pass 19 Nov 2008 97,202 miles

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

oil leak from diff seal

Pass 26 Nov 2007 96,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 95,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 94,485 miles

o/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2005 94,483 miles

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

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

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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J40 VMB is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J40 VMB, 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 J40 VMB registered?

J40 VMB is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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