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M300 RPH

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,368 mi
Last recorded127,368 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 RPH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 127,368 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 127,259 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 114,071 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 112,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 112,724 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 109,570 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 109,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Off side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Slight exaust leak from middle of system

Slight play in near side front suspension lower ball joint ball

Pass 23 Feb 2006 106,884 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M300 RPH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M300 RPH, 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 M300 RPH registered?

M300 RPH is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M300 RPH safe to buy?

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