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M9 TAN

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 TAN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 131,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 131,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 130,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 127,074 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 126,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 125,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 123,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 121,046 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 117,031 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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M9 TAN is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M9 TAN, 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 M9 TAN registered?

M9 TAN is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is M9 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 TAN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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