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R50 SWC

2016 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

188,954 mi
Last recorded188,954 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 SWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 188,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 172,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 160,208 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 123,285 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 100,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 50,609 miles

Nearside Front Alloy wheel repaired with welding

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,376 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 44,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,086 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,839 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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R50 SWC is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R50 SWC, 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 R50 SWC registered?

R50 SWC is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is R50 SWC safe to buy?

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