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A32 JAG

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,344 mi
Last recorded67,344 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA32 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 67,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 66,801 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,123 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,721 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,721 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,034 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 64,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 63,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,685 miles

Centre windscreen wiper starting to smear

Nearside Front nail found in Tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,716 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,050 miles

underbody suface rust

Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front pads poor condition

rear tyres getting low

underbody suface rust

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,189 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,189 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread and punchured

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,800 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front service brakes. imbalance

n/s front inner wing corroded

n/s front suspension drop link, slight play

n/s front wheel bearing, free play

o/s front rigid brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,686 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,645 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,905 miles

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

vehicle structure starting to show surface rust from front to rear,ok at time of mot test.

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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A32 JAG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A32 JAG, 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 A32 JAG registered?

A32 JAG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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