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M7 XJW

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,905 mi
Last recorded200,905 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 XJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 200,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 193,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 186,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 186,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 179,993 miles

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

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

all rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished-

co passed on limitsd

oil leak/due to oil leak unable to check componentrs properly-exhust system corroded-fuel pipes corroded-all coil springs corroded-fuel smell no leak visible-diff damp-x2 front chassie legs corroded-all arches corroded

second hand rear diff fitted and has slight play in rer bearings

Fail 4 Feb 2015 179,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

all rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished-

oil leak/due to oil leak unable to check componentrs properly-exhust system corroded-fuel pipes corroded-all coil springs corroded-fuel smell no leak visible-diff damp-x2 front chassie legs corroded-all arches corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 173,749 miles

front wheel bearing slight play-rear and front coil springs corroded-fuel pipes corroded-

Fail 7 Jan 2014 173,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

front wheel bearing slight play-rear and front coil springs corroded-fuel pipes corroded-

Pass 6 Sep 2012 162,990 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 162,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 151,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

offside rear door unable to open from outside

Pass 26 Aug 2010 145,111 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 141,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 139,309 miles

Oil leak

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 24 Jul 2008 139,293 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2007 130,476 miles

unable to measure front and rear brake pads. †slight play at nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 121,843 miles

surface corrosion to rear chassis. †unable to measure brake pads. †surface corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Pass 8 Aug 2005 113,176 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front flexi brake hoses perished.

Fail 8 Aug 2005 113,176 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front flexi brake hoses perished.

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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M7 XJW is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M7 XJW, 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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M7 XJW is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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