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MD16 RWJ

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,118 mi
Last recorded30,118 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 RWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 30,118 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 30,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 22,810 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 22,770 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 17,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 8,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 4,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 2,798 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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MD16 RWJ is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 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 MD16 RWJ, 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 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MD16 RWJ registered?

MD16 RWJ is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is MD16 RWJ safe to buy?

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