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D3 GCF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,039 mi
Last recorded155,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 GCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 155,039 miles

both front tyres worn edges almost to cords .......

play felt at o/s/r wheel .......

Pass 17 Dec 2021 153,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 153,001 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flooring (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flooring (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 152,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe & chassis legs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 152,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe & chassis legs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 138,294 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear chassis legs & sub frame corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,731 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 116,693 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,533 miles

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

corrosion on all brake steering and suspension components

corrosion on floorpan

Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,118 miles

surface corrosion on rear chassis apparent

Pass 28 May 2014 110,491 miles

o/s/r chassis adjacent to subframe mount has heavy surface corrossion but not seriously weakend, advise attention.

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm (legal limit) centre tread

Fail 24 May 2014 110,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid has a high water content advise renewal

n/s/f chassis adjacent to subframe mount heavily corroded but not yet seriously weekend, advise attention before next mot

o/s/f flexi hose signs of perishing

o/s/r chassis adjacent to subframe mount has heavy surface corrossion but not seriously weakend, advise attention.

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm (legal limit) centre tread

Pass 20 May 2013 106,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 25 May 2012 106,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,592 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 102,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 100,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 97,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 94,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 93,020 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D3 GCF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D3 GCF, 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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D3 GCF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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