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E12 BYS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 BYS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,320 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 84,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,522 miles

light rust nearside front brake pipe

rear subframe bushes light tearing

rust on nearside front chassis

Fail 11 Mar 2010 78,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light rust nearside front brake pipe

rear subframe bushes light tearing

rust on nearside front chassis

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,865 miles

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

some surface corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,248 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 55,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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E12 BYS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E12 BYS, 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 E12 BYS registered?

E12 BYS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is E12 BYS safe to buy?

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