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XJI 8545

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,709 mi
Last recorded132,709 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 8545
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 132,709 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 May 2018 128,476 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,008 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 125,709 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 124,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 123,545 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 12,288 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 12,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 120,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,184 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded/

exhaust corroded/

nsr handbrake poor

underbody corroded/

wear steering colume/

wiper blade worn/

Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 110,397 miles

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

offside rear door will not open but o/k for test

Fail 9 Apr 2009 110,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear door will not open but o/k for test

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 103,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 99,073 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 8545 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XJI 8545, 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 8545 registered?

XJI 8545 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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