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ACJ 22V

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,106 mi
Last recorded81,106 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACJ 22V
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 80,697 miles

Under of vehicle cover by black paint

Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,510 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,004 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,773 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 73,773 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,631 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,411 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 65,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,284 miles

Nearside Front anta roll bar link is rubbering coil sping

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front inner bottom wheel archs have holes in them

Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anta roll bar link is rubbering coil sping

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front inner bottom wheel archs have holes in them

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,690 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 56,453 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,981 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,004 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

both rear jacking points are damaged

surface corrosion to vehicle in several places

Fail 5 Mar 2012 46,946 miles

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

both rear jacking points are damaged

surface corrosion to vehicle in several places

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,144 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,649 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 30,642 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,723 miles

225/60-16w P4000

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,369 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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ACJ 22V is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ACJ 22V, 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 ACJ 22V registered?

ACJ 22V is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is ACJ 22V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACJ 22V shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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