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J77 NDB

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,652 mi
Last recorded158,652 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 NDB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 158,652 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 158,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 157,476 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 152,450 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 152,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,256 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 142,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 134,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 125,320 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 120,037 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 120,037 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,700 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 109,700 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,075 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,677 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,677 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 92,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 89,399 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 88,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 87,225 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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J77 NDB is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J77 NDB, 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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J77 NDB is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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