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J44 GXU

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,513 mi
Last recorded157,513 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 GXU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 157,513 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 156,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber mount corroded

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 156,220 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber mount corroded

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 154,456 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 154,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 150,509 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 142,182 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 128,057 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 127,912 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)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 117,074 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 117,074 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2010 112,197 miles

play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2009 109,087 miles

play in n/s front wheel bearing slight wear in o/s rear lower pivot bush

Pass 21 May 2008 106,695 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 106,695 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

blow on o/s rear silencer box slight wear in o/s rear lower arm bush

Pass 17 May 2007 104,276 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 104,248 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

edge wear on n/s fronttyre †low tread on rear tyres

Pass 17 May 2006 99,068 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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J44 GXU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J44 GXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J44 GXU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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