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J50 VGN

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,860 mi
Last recorded98,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 VGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 98,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 98,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,789 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,769 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 98,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 97,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 97,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 97,599 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 97,591 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 97,277 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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J50 VGN is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J50 VGN, 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 J50 VGN registered?

J50 VGN is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is J50 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 VGN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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