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M33 CUT

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,701 mi
Last recorded147,701 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 CUT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 147,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,694 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 142,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 142,652 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 142,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,535 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 142,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 142,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 142,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 141,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 141,438 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 141,154 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 140,598 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 140,598 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

all front wishbone bushes slight play and deterioration

both front tyres perished

Fail 29 Sep 2015 140,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front mounts (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 140,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 139,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 139,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 138,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 136,870 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 136,043 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear flexy brake hose ferrals corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 134,466 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 134,408 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 133,621 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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M33 CUT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M33 CUT, 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 M33 CUT registered?

M33 CUT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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