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D16 EEF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,551 mi
Last recorded65,551 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 EEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,551 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 65,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,366 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges.

n/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,207 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 52,207 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn 1.6mm

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,830 miles

rear tyres wearin g low 3 to 4mm front tyres wearin g off on inner edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,139 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 35,138 miles

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

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

damp around pas pump

front discs worn and corroded on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,525 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)

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

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

front number plate becoming loose

n/s/f fog lens cracked

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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D16 EEF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D16 EEF, 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 D16 EEF registered?

D16 EEF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is D16 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 EEF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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