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JJI 496

2007 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,627 mi
Last recorded133,627 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 496
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 133,627 miles

Front steering track rods ends corroded both

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated linkbar boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers corroded slight leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 128,406 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 128,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 118,990 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres have different load ratings

interior bonnet release handle damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2019 102,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,012 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converters (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,094 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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JJI 496 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 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 JJI 496, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JJI 496 registered?

JJI 496 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 August 2007.

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