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6051 XJ

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,822 mi
Last recorded73,822 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6051 XJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,822 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 73,472 miles

General corrosion to the whole under body of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,559 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer is cracked at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,054 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,529 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,843 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,014 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre just on legal limit

offside haed light aim just inside lower limit

offside rear outer axle mounting bush worn slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 50,983 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,815 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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6051 XJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 6051 XJ, 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 6051 XJ registered?

6051 XJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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