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SIL 2824

1996 Jaguar Xj

Not stated Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,619 mi
Last recorded33,619 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 2824
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 33,619 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 116,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 115,974 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking mount (above mount marked with yellow crayon) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking mount (in front of mount marked with yellow crayon) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 114,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 111,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 111,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 108,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing badly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering weak on idle

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,744 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 106,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2019 106,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,903 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

power steering pump weak on idle

surface rust to rear of car

Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,015 miles

Fuel lines corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

fuel lines poor around tank area

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,946 miles

Rear exhaust boxes badly coroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,755 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 96,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,825 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 90,798 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Drivers side rear tyre perishing and tread low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,811 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s mirror glass insecure

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2009 30,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear wheels have got play

Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,459 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,776 miles

Wire broken by drivers side front suspension leg

spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,594 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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SIL 2824 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Not stated with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 SIL 2824, 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 SIL 2824 registered?

SIL 2824 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is SIL 2824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 2824 shows 35 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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