2016 Jaguar XJ · 4,548 MOT tests
2016 Jaguar XJ reliability
2016 Jaguar XJs fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 23 XJ years (4,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 12.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 52,858
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,548
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Suspension2.2%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Brakes1.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.45%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.51%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.48%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.37%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.76%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2016 Jaguar XJs fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 23 XJ years (4,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.45% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.21% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Jaguar XJ shows 52,858 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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