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DEH 19Y

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,540 mi
Last recorded69,540 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEH 19Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 69,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area rusted & holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,174 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 66,141 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Number plate is cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak under gearbox

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Under body brake pipes are corroded

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 63,710 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 63,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n\s front inner wing corroding inner arch

Pass 17 May 2012 51,301 miles

n/s front chassis rusty

Pass 18 May 2011 50,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n\s inner wing weak under arch

slight play in o\s and\n\s rear suspension

Pass 18 May 2010 47,612 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play n/s rear suspension

Pass 18 May 2009 45,930 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in o\s rear suspension

Pass 12 May 2008 45,044 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,063 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,806 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt slow returning last part

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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DEH 19Y is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEH 19Y, 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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DEH 19Y is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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