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A14 BBE

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,649 mi
Last recorded53,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BBE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 53,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,086 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,143 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 51,268 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,221 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,167 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,149 miles

nearside and offside rear lower hub support bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,760 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,969 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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A14 BBE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A14 BBE, 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 A14 BBE registered?

A14 BBE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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