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VJI 7142

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 7142
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,852 miles

Rear fuel pipes rusted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,132 miles

exhaust front section louder than normal.

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 102,132 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear and nearside front 225/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front section louder than normal.

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,800 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,050 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,981 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,914 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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VJI 7142 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJI 7142, 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 VJI 7142 registered?

VJI 7142 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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