MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes corroding
floor to sill areas corroding
front chassis areas heavy corrosion
oil leak
power steering feed pipe seaping
rear brake flexi hoses unions corroding
rear chassis corroding
slight play in front wheel bearings
suspension springs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pipes corroding
floor to sill areas corroding
front chassis areas heavy corrosion
oil leak
power steering feed pipe seaping
rear brake flexi hoses unions corroding
rear chassis corroding
slight play in front wheel bearings
suspension springs corroded
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear shock absorber's noisy.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
O/S trackrod end dust cover split. †Centre exhaust silencer heat sheild loose and corroded.
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J88 XJG is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J88 XJG, 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 J88 XJG registered?
J88 XJG is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 April 1996.
Is J88 XJG safe to buy?
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