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B5 BBW

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,300 mi
Last recorded103,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 103,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 101,937 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 101,640 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 101,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 100,006 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight movement offside rear hub

Pass 2 Jun 2007 99,107 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 97,967 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight corrosion o/s/r flexi brake hose ferral

Fail 12 May 2006 97,967 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Slight corrosion o/s/r flexi brake hose ferral

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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B5 BBW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B5 BBW, 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 B5 BBW registered?

B5 BBW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is B5 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 BBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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