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F4 BBL

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,426 mi
Last recorded49,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BBL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 49,426 miles

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 49,386 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,088 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear slight play in rear hubs (both sides)

Pass 25 Mar 2023 48,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber is just starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

The brake reserve travel is slightly low

Fail 30 Mar 2022 49,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber is just starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

The brake reserve travel is slightly low

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,807 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush is perishing

brake reserve travel is a little low

Fail 29 Mar 2021 46,807 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush is perishing

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake reserve travel is a little low

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 41,410 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,065 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,257 miles

all tyres old

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,524 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 39,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,354 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,277 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,160 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,220 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,220 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 31,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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F4 BBL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F4 BBL, 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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F4 BBL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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