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N10 DWT

1996 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,444 mi
Last recorded126,444 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 DWT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 126,444 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)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 126,410 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 118,294 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 117,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 112,630 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 112,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 109,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,779 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front section heatshield corroded and insecure

nearside rear chassis section around subframe mounting area corroded but not excessive

offside rear chassis section around subframe mounting area corroded but not excessive

Fail 18 Mar 2009 105,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front section heatshield corroded and insecure

nearside rear chassis section around subframe mounting area corroded but not excessive

offside rear chassis section around subframe mounting area corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Apr 2008 103,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 103,509 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 91,549 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 91,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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N10 DWT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N10 DWT, 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 N10 DWT registered?

N10 DWT is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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