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51 J

1998 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xk39,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 J
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,797 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded

o/s and n/s floor pan showing signs of corrosion o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 83,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front and rear sub frames corroded

o/s and n/s floor pan showing signs of corrosion o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,384 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 79,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,348 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion fl00r (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 70,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 66,690 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 56,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,417 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 40,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,213 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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51 J is a 1998 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,223 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51 J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 51 J registered?

51 J is a 1998 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 51 J safe to buy?

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