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D7 CRJ

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,394 mi
Last recorded131,394 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 CRJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,394 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,803 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 130,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 125,514 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 125,514 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 125,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front lower arms starting to corrode

both inner sills starting to corrode small hole off side front not in prescribe area

near side front seat belt needs help to go back

near side rear arch corroding

off side rear tyre down to 3mm

oil around power steering reservoir

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

water staining top off engine

Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,851 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch/ flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 120,851 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch/ flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 120,047 miles

Oil leak ()

air con leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,994 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion lower inner arches BOTH SIDES (6.1.B.2)

Lower steering column UJ slight play

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH INSECURE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb white (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 118,259 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 118,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 116,844 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 112,052 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,654 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 88,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,693 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 84,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 82,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,391 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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D7 CRJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 D7 CRJ, 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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D7 CRJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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