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B22 GSM

1998 Jaguar Xj

Purple Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 GSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,514 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 77,932 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,822 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 77,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,650 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,530 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,485 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INSIDE - REQUIRES ALIGNMENT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE - 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,403 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,034 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,308 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 72,308 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,029 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,424 miles

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

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

advise to improve foot brake travel

corrosion on underbody,..corrosion on underbody components

nearside inner front wheel arch corroding

no tread on nearside front inner tyre,..tyre splitting,...advise to replace

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxilliary belt cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

underbody,front suspension and exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

airbag light 0n

aux belt cracked

corrosion on n/s/f body

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,619 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

airbag light 0n

aux belt cracked

corrosion on n/s/f body

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,844 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 54,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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B22 GSM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Purple with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B22 GSM, 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 B22 GSM registered?

B22 GSM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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