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BWS 633S

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,706 mi
Last recorded14,706 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 633S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 14,706 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 14,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 13,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 May 2011 13,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 13,238 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 13,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,808 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 12,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from the differental.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,300 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 12,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,747 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 11,747 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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BWS 633S is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BWS 633S, 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 BWS 633S registered?

BWS 633S is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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