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684 CWV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration684 CWV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 65,075 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 64,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,705 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,815 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded .

Fail 25 Nov 2021 58,814 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements litters and numbers incorrectly spaced . (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements litters and numbers incorrectly spaced . (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded .

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,223 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 55,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/subframe mount in inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 54,892 miles

nearside front chassis under wheel arch behind shock absorber heavily corroded - recommend repair

tested under wet conditions

Fail 2 May 2018 54,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing split exposing inner core (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

nearside front chassis under wheel arch behind shock absorber heavily corroded - recommend repair

tested under wet conditions

Pass 6 May 2017 53,753 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 53,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,274 miles

offside closing panel under wing heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,634 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,861 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,989 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,749 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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684 CWV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 684 CWV, 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 684 CWV registered?

684 CWV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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