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A8 XUJ

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,554 mi
Last recorded86,554 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XUJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 86,554 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 86,290 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 86,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,956 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,625 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 85,625 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,461 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,216 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 82,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,828 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,923 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 77,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,355 miles

n/s/f ntyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on in side edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,661 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,279 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,515 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,486 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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A8 XUJ 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 A8 XUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 XUJ registered?

A8 XUJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is A8 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XUJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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