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R70 GRR

2016 Jaguar Xj

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,300 mi
Last recorded56,300 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 GRR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 56,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 47,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 35,416 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 35,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 34,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge has several deep cuts but no cords showing 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has cut 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 22,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall. 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

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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R70 GRR is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R70 GRR, 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 R70 GRR registered?

R70 GRR is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is R70 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 GRR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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