What year Jaguar Xj Executive is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1996 Jaguar Xj Executive has the highest pass rate at 82.1%, out of 112 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Jaguar Xj Executive MOT failures?

The most common Jaguar Xj Executive MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Jaguar Xj Executive — Reliability by Year

259 vehicles · MOT data 1996–1997 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Jaguar Xj Executive was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1996

82.1% pass rate · 112 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1997

73.0% pass rate · 147 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1997	73.0%	91,866 mi	147
1996	82.1%	92,614 mi	112

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