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N118 MFV

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,521 mi
Last recorded127,521 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 MFV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 127,521 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 126,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 126,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,567 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 119,262 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gear box cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear axle ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,063 miles

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

all 4 tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

all suspension coil springs are heavily corroded

front tyres are wearing slightly on inside edges

some corrosion to underbody in places

Fail 23 Aug 2017 113,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

all suspension coil springs are heavily corroded

front tyres are wearing slightly on inside edges

some corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,288 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in rear driveshafts

Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,034 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 9 Jul 2015 107,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,092 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,820 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 99,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 99,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,259 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

pas pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 94,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 93,032 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 93,032 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front 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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N118 MFV is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N118 MFV, 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 N118 MFV registered?

N118 MFV is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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