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M50 LCL

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,515 mi
Last recorded91,515 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 LCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 91,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 90,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,264 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,711 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,933 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 3 Mar 2017 82,242 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,288 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,918 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 61,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,237 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,241 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 57,033 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,033 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,050 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 56,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 52,372 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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M50 LCL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M50 LCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M50 LCL registered?

M50 LCL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is M50 LCL safe to buy?

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