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B16 NSC

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,509 mi
Last recorded145,509 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NSC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 139,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 130,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 125,809 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 119,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 115,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 115,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 110,593 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 109,055 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 109,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 106,120 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 100,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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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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B16 NSC is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B16 NSC, 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 B16 NSC registered?

B16 NSC is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is B16 NSC safe to buy?

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