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XJI 3781

1996 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

101,234 mi
Last recorded101,234 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 3781
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,234 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 101,234 miles

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side rusted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 98,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side rusted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,964 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,596 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both inner lower sills corroded

rear axle has a slight leak

under side rusted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 97,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both inner lower sills corroded

rear axle has a slight leak

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,343 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 96,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 225/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 94,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

both rear shock absorber lower dust covers deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

brake pedal slightly spongy brake pads fitted all round

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear silencers (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 38% (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

both rear shock absorber lower dust covers deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,595 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 92,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill closing panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill closing panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,569 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2013 90,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2013 89,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,873 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2011 88,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

NSF tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 86,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

NSF tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 82,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Slight surface corrosion to all brake disc

Fail 30 Jan 2008 82,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Slight surface corrosion to all brake disc

Pass 15 Feb 2007 80,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 78,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 78,477 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 78,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 3781 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 3781, 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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XJI 3781 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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