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B11 GXJ

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,345 mi
Last recorded42,345 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 GXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 42,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front wheel arch corroded behind shocker

Pass 15 May 2018 42,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 40,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 38,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in Offside Front Tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,131 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,073 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 30,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,634 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,796 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,162 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,656 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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B11 GXJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B11 GXJ, 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 B11 GXJ registered?

B11 GXJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is B11 GXJ safe to buy?

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