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B19 FJD

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,500 mi
Last recorded153,500 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 FJD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 153,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 149,648 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 148,111 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 148,109 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 143,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 137,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 130,347 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 125,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 119,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 115,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 115,385 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front 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 28 Feb 2009 108,954 miles

Front lower anti roll bar link bars slight play.

Front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,269 miles

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

corrosion on nearside front inner wing

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,054 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 91,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 88,458 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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B19 FJD is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B19 FJD, 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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B19 FJD is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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