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DEZ 7425

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,247 mi
Last recorded142,247 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 7425
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 142,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 141,284 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 139,352 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 139,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 135,614 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 135,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 131,708 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 128,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 126,356 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,574 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 122,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,752 miles

Nearside Front inner wing rusting

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,305 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 108,878 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing has bad corrosion (section behind metal brake pipe)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 108,878 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corner section in front of the front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill section by front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corner section in front of front jacking (6.1.B.2)

All tyres on 3mm

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing has bad corrosion (section behind metal brake pipe)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 108,468 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s front inner wing rusting bad

Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,985 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,978 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,133 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,969 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre nail tread

rear suspention slight play at wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,216 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 51,423 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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DEZ 7425 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DEZ 7425, 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 DEZ 7425 registered?

DEZ 7425 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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