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M18 SET

1996 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,113 mi
Last recorded169,113 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 SET
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 169,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes near fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/sill excessively corroded near jacking point

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer excessively corroded/tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch/sill excessively corroded near jacking point

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approx 10mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 160,978 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 151,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 142,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 142,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 140,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 140,895 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 139,034 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 139,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses slightly perished

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wareing low on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 136,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

offside steering arm slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2011 136,433 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2010 133,647 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 133,646 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 130,291 miles

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

Slight steering column movement.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 May 2009 130,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Slight steering column movement.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2008 117,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs and pads not fully tested - dust covers fitted in wheels

rear axle damp

Fail 23 May 2008 117,761 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs and pads not fully tested - dust covers fitted in wheels

rear axle damp

Pass 8 Jun 2007 104,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/side caliper slightly sticking on

Fail 8 Jun 2007 104,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/side caliper slightly sticking on

Pass 11 Aug 2006 99,506 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 SET is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SET, 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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M18 SET is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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