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FIG 3982

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,116 mi
Last recorded84,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 3982
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,116 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

corrosion to floor front and rear

Fail 4 Jan 2017 84,116 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to floor front and rear

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 81,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,627 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,481 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,162 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,843 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Two bulbs of Five centre rear upper Stop lamp not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,026 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,162 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,969 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,902 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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FIG 3982 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FIG 3982, 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 FIG 3982 registered?

FIG 3982 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is FIG 3982 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 3982 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 3982 have outstanding finance?

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