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XJ16 PET

2016 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Jaguar Xj45,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ16 PET
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 80,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Sep 2024 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,246 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 72,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 57,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2020 44,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 22,992 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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XJ16 PET is a 2016 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,233 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 XJ16 PET, 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 10 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XJ16 PET registered?

XJ16 PET is a 2016 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is XJ16 PET safe to buy?

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