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N117 EWD

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,578 mi
Last recorded127,578 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 EWD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underneath

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner sills corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 127,524 miles

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

OSR INNER SILL CORRODED

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

SLIGHT CORROSION

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 5 Sep 2022 127,493 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion underneath

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2020 127,270 miles

brake pipes corroded and hoses perished

corrosion underneath

rubber bushes worn and perished

slight play in front wheels

springs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 126,404 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,040 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 122,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 119,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,282 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,895 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perrished

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,560 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 104,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play NSF steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,464 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear fuel lines carroded

Fail 22 Sep 2008 95,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear fuel lines carroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 80,743 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 80,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N117 EWD is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N117 EWD, 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 N117 EWD registered?

N117 EWD is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N117 EWD safe to buy?

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