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C3 DAA

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,858 mi
Last recorded79,858 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DAA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,858 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 68,973 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 59,648 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,409 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2007 50,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,213 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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C3 DAA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C3 DAA, 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 C3 DAA registered?

C3 DAA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is C3 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 DAA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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