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XJI 1771

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,317 mi
Last recorded105,317 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 1771
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 105,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front suspension rusty

light marks on windscreen

n/s/r exhaust corroded

rear a frame corroded

rear suspension rusty

underside of car very rusty

Pass 31 May 2013 104,024 miles

corrosion on underside of car

n/s/r exhaust corroded

possible o/s/r hub bearing getting noisey.

Pass 31 May 2012 102,343 miles

corrosion starting un derneath

handbrake long

marks on windsrceen

n/s/r exhaust corroded

o/s/r hub bearing slightly noisey

Fail 31 May 2012 102,343 miles

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

corrosion starting un derneath

handbrake long

marks on windsrceen

n/s/r exhaust corroded

o/s/r hub bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2011 99,069 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,844 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noisey engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,436 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,596 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 91,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,474 miles

tyres cracking corrosion screen damage

Fail 26 Apr 2007 89,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion tyres cracking screen damage

Pass 8 Apr 2006 88,282 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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XJI 1771 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJI 1771, 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 XJI 1771 registered?

XJI 1771 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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