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B2 HTA

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,635 mi
Last recorded91,635 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 HTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2011 91,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 91,635 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,392 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 74,867 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 74,867 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,203 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 68,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 14 Nov 2005 61,702 miles

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

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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B2 HTA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 HTA, 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 B2 HTA registered?

B2 HTA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B2 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 HTA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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