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TON 744

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,081 mi
Last recorded51,081 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTON 744
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,081 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,796 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,635 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,611 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,474 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,749 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 49,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,387 miles

Both rear exhaust boxes are corroded.

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,964 miles

N/s/r exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,883 miles

Tyres perishing

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

cracks in all tyre treads .

Fail 15 Sep 2014 48,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

cracks in all tyre treads .

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

tyre treads cracking on all 4 tyres.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,521 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,890 miles

front tyres low inner edges. tracking advised.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,381 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,453 miles

all four tyres are showing signs of age cracks

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,346 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,297 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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TON 744 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TON 744, 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 TON 744 registered?

TON 744 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is TON 744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TON 744 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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