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DC 22

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,964 mi
Last recorded33,964 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC 22
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2023 33,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 33,950 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 33,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,849 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,681 miles

some tyre mishape

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,763 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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DC 22 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DC 22, 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 DC 22 registered?

DC 22 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DC 22 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC 22 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC 22 have outstanding finance?

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