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D2 MGG

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,018 mi
Last recorded121,018 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 MGG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,352 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 120,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,943 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 119,038 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 119,038 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 118,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,063 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 117,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,036 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 116,760 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 114,904 miles

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

all brake pads not visible

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 112,098 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 112,098 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 110,189 miles

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

n/s/f lower ball joint dirt cover split

Fail 5 Nov 2008 110,189 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f lower ball joint dirt cover split

Pass 9 Nov 2007 107,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 104,463 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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D2 MGG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 D2 MGG, 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 D2 MGG registered?

D2 MGG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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