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YLZ 225

1996 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,139 mi
Last recorded78,139 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xj106,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 225
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 78,139 miles

Both sills corroded on the front

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,118 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 78,107 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,843 miles

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

diff bearings worn.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 77,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

diff bearings worn.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 77,131 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner sills starting to corrode

front wiper starting to smear

o/s wing mirror loose

Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner sills starting to corrode

front wiper starting to smear

o/s wing mirror loose

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,780 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cuts to sidewall.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,780 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has deep cuts to sidewall.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,833 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,615 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 66,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,574 miles

n/s/front tyre has cuts to sidewall

o/s mirror unit slightly loose

Fail 21 Nov 2008 63,574 miles

Nearside Inner Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

n/s/front tyre has cuts to sidewall

o/s mirror unit slightly loose

Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,018 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,998 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 56,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 53,593 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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YLZ 225 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YLZ 225, 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 YLZ 225 registered?

YLZ 225 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 August 1996.

Is YLZ 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 225 shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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