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P985 LDM

1996 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,366 mi
Last recorded99,366 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar X-type95,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 LDM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,366 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 99,239 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,796 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 97,796 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,287 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered in grease osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking osf and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 95,903 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play adjustment required (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered in grease osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside tyres cracking osf and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,762 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses osf and nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking osf nsf nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,579 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses starting to perish osf and nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 90,974 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,506 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,094 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,389 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 82,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,668 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 77,413 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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P985 LDM is a 1996 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 95,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P985 LDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P985 LDM registered?

P985 LDM is a 1996 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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