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XJI 7270

1996 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,389 mi
Last recorded159,389 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 7270
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 159,389 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 19 Jul 2012 159,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

child seat fitted n/s rear not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 3 Aug 2011 155,848 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 155,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 153,545 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 153,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 149,616 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 149,616 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 143,163 miles

n/s + o/s front bottom ball joint gaiters split

Fail 5 Aug 2008 143,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s + o/s front bottom ball joint gaiters split

Pass 26 Apr 2007 131,125 miles

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

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 9 May 2006 125,186 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 125,186 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 May 2005 108,206 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 108,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 7270 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 7270, 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 7270 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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