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J8 GEX

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,694 mi
Last recorded121,694 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GEX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 121,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 121,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 121,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 120,843 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 115,606 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 115,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,742 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges ( tracking out )

Pass 22 Jul 2009 105,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,897 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 102,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 99,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 99,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 90,933 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 90,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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J8 GEX is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J8 GEX, 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 J8 GEX registered?

J8 GEX is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is J8 GEX safe to buy?

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