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TIL 8773

1996 Jaguar Xj

Turquoise Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,082 mi
Last recorded103,082 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 8773
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 103,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 102,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition and small blows on various joins

play in the steering rack mountings

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 22 Feb 2010 102,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition and small blows on various joins

play in the steering rack mountings

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Jan 2009 98,566 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,648 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 91,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,221 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 86,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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TIL 8773 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Turquoise with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TIL 8773, 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 TIL 8773 registered?

TIL 8773 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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