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J5 FGS

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,949 mi
Last recorded57,949 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 57,949 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2023 57,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear subframe mounting brackets corroded not to excess

Fail 13 May 2021 57,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear subframe mounting brackets corroded not to excess

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bush perished/slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sunbrame bush slightly perished worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

reverse lamps inop

Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bush perished/slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sunbrame bush slightly perished worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,509 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,323 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,084 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,994 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,138 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,307 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,244 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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J5 FGS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J5 FGS, 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 J5 FGS registered?

J5 FGS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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