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N101 LBM

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

124,844 mi
Last recorded124,844 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 LBM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,844 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front floor to sill rusty and holed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 124,844 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front floor to sill rusty and holed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front FLOOR TO SILL RUSTY AND HOLED

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 116,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front FLOOR TO SILL RUSTY AND HOLED

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,727 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 111,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 107,891 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,052 miles

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

play in steering column

slight play in nearside rear suspension

Fail 5 Dec 2013 104,051 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

play in steering column

slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 20 Dec 2012 101,699 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,835 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 92,784 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 88,497 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 88,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 85,975 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 85,973 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,443 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 83,439 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 80,405 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 80,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N101 LBM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N101 LBM, 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 N101 LBM registered?

N101 LBM is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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