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M18 NTS

1996 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,671 mi
Last recorded121,671 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 NTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag fault

Fail 15 Aug 2012 121,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag fault

Pass 29 Jul 2011 119,424 miles

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 116,647 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 116,647 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 113,573 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 113,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Airbag light staying on.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wear on steering rack mounting bushes.

Surface rust forming on both front/centre main chassis members.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,895 miles

Air bag light staying on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion on nearside front main chassis.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 108,869 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Air bag light staying on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion on both front brake hose ferrules.

Slight corrosion on nearside front main chassis.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,896 miles

see advisory notice test number 414581817205

Fail 30 Jul 2007 105,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

heavy surface corrosion taking place on front suspension components

rear subframe and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

underbody has fair amount of surface corrosion taking place

Pass 2 Aug 2006 101,868 miles

see previous advisory list mot no 124452516213

Fail 31 Jul 2006 101,858 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

corrosion taking place on various front and rear components

fuel lines corroding by fuel filter and slightly damp

Pass 15 Aug 2005 94,350 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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M18 NTS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M18 NTS, 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 M18 NTS registered?

M18 NTS is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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