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B8 GNR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,263 mi
Last recorded97,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GNR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,263 miles

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

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

under body corrosion not rotten due to been stood

Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight bubbling to both inner wing stiffner plates both sides (6.1.B.2)

near side rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

slight deterioration on rear sub frame bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,681 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on all brake surfaces

slight deterioration on back a frame bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,949 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,598 miles

Spare tyre defective

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 93,013 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,013 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,244 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,684 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 82,684 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

suspect wear in water pump

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,227 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 80,227 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,013 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 78,013 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in front anti roll bar

Pass 23 Aug 2005 75,674 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 75,674 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

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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B8 GNR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B8 GNR, 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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B8 GNR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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