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SAZ 4053

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,408 mi
Last recorded178,408 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 4053
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 178,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 178,408 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 175,601 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 175,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 169,526 miles

ferruls rusty at rear/brake pipes rusty

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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SAZ 4053 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SAZ 4053, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAZ 4053 registered?

SAZ 4053 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is SAZ 4053 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAZ 4053 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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