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J88 XJG

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,945 mi
Last recorded171,945 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 XJG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 171,945 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 171,913 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 169,690 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 169,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 164,717 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 164,717 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 160,902 miles

Rear shock absorber's noisy.

Pass 23 May 2007 158,771 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 158,712 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 148,408 miles

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.

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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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.

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