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C7 JMF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,952 mi
Last recorded107,952 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JMF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 107,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints show some lift play

Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,943 miles

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

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

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,193 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,030 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,537 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2019 96,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,256 miles

Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,087 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,883 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,148 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 79,023 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 79,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2006 67,270 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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C7 JMF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C7 JMF, 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 C7 JMF registered?

C7 JMF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is C7 JMF safe to buy?

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