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B307 OLE

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,898 mi
Last recorded87,898 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB307 OLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,898 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded front to rear

Pass 3 Apr 2024 85,190 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,150 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,099 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,953 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,728 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear's (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,250 miles

engine is burning oil

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside rear shocker has a slip lower bush

offside front floor is corroded and holed

offside front indicator lens is cracked

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside rear light lens is cracked

screen is chipped and cracked

steering column has slight play, detected at steering wheel

steering rack mounts are worn

washer aims are poor

Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,020 miles

both front inner sills corroded

both front lower ball joints have slight play

nearside front lower ball joint is poorly fitted

slight play in steering column detected at steering wheel

windscreen is damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,709 miles

screen is chipped, rear indicators are faded, wiper blade is not cleaning the screen correctly, nearside front chassis is blistered and weak, offside front lower ball joint is worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,131 miles

screen is chipped, rear indicators are faded. near side front chassis is blistered and weak by subframe mount

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,261 miles

nearside front lower ball joint worn, offside front lower ball joint worn, screen has multiple damage

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,916 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,776 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,765 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,048 miles

front wiper blade split ends

Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 22 Jul 2008 61,566 miles

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 26 Jul 2007 60,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,681 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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B307 OLE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B307 OLE, 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 B307 OLE registered?

B307 OLE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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