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BRZ 7140

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,904 mi
Last recorded98,904 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 7140
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,711 miles

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

Slight play in rear offside and nearside wheels

Fail 25 Mar 2010 88,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

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

Slight play in rear offside and nearside wheels

Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 86,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008
Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,508 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 72,471 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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BRZ 7140 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BRZ 7140, 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 BRZ 7140 registered?

BRZ 7140 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is BRZ 7140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 7140 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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