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DIG 8137

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,787 mi
Last recorded76,787 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8137
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 May 2019 76,787 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 75,113 miles

Front both inner wheel arch area corroded

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall deteriorated / perished

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall deteriorated / perished

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

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

exhaust system clamps corroded

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,038 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,657 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 68,805 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres outer walls cracked very slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,122 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 61,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 53,741 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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DIG 8137 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,000cc 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 DIG 8137, 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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What year was DIG 8137 registered?

DIG 8137 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is DIG 8137 safe to buy?

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