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8484 MF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,669 mi
Last recorded92,669 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

Registration8484 MF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 92,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 92,355 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 92,355 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,749 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 91,228 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 91,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 90,921 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 90,921 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,938 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,938 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,278 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,682 miles

both rear tyre worn on inner edges but step tread tyres

parking brake close to minimum limit

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,454 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 87,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 831,321 miles

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

slight leak on gearbox oil coolant system

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,887 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,812 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,233 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 69,729 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,729 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 65,385 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,385 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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8484 MF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 8484 MF, 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 8484 MF registered?

8484 MF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is 8484 MF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8484 MF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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