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XBY 269X

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,346 mi
Last recorded69,346 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 269X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,729 miles

Front Radiator lower support bracket corroded.

Rear Some corrosion to rear exhaust silencers.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 64,726 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Radiator lower support bracket corroded.

Rear Some corrosion to rear exhaust silencers.

Pass 31 May 2016 59,214 miles

radiator support lower bracket corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 56,166 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hole in rear o/s floor not in precribed area

Fail 22 May 2015 56,157 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hole in rear o/s floor not in precribed area

Pass 13 May 2014 55,588 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,078 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

advise rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,924 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 52,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,221 miles

air con pump slightly leaking on front seal

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 49,475 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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XBY 269X is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBY 269X, 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 XBY 269X registered?

XBY 269X is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is XBY 269X safe to buy?

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