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146 CAT

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,349 mi
Last recorded58,349 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration146 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,287 miles

Nearside and offside rear floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,223 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,080 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 57,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,204 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,473 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,636 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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146 CAT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 91,188 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 146 CAT, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 146 CAT registered?

146 CAT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is 146 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 146 CAT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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