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M9 TMP

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,699 mi
Last recorded47,699 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 TMP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 47,699 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 4 Apr 2025 47,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 46,092 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,345 miles

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

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

slight play felt in adjustable steering column

Pass 19 Apr 2021 42,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 41,799 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,687 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 39,687 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 37,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,358 miles

rear silencer boxes deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,505 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 25,504 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 25,058 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,472 miles

slight endfloat in both rear half shaft flanges.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,382 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,744 miles

chip in windscreen

slight play in offside rear suspension

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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 TMP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TMP, 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 TMP registered?

M9 TMP is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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