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3479 DA

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,008 mi
Last recorded88,008 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3479 DA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 88,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left hand cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Left hand catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 84,974 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,465 miles

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

all floors / sills / chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre worn edges perished

Fail 5 Jan 2023 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all floors / sills / chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre worn edges perished

Pass 18 Dec 2021 81,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very dim not illuminating plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2018 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,180 miles

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

O/S/F HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R HUB

WING MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,274 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,945 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 65,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs look worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wiper does not switch off or park in correct position

Fail 29 May 2013 64,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wiper does not switch off or park in correct position

Pass 16 May 2012 60,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 60,962 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,523 miles

Both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

General corrosion to front and rear suspension componenets

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 45,522 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

Front fog lights not working

General corrosion to front and rear suspension componenets

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 45,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,346 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,310 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 45,309 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front fog lights not working

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,846 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 38,014 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,014 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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3479 DA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 3479 DA, 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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3479 DA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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