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FPJ 6J

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,524 mi
Last recorded64,524 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 6J
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 64,524 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 64,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 64,483 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 64,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 64,344 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 64,320 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 64,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 64,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 63,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 63,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 63,111 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 62,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 61,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 60,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,253 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,038 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 600,004 miles

All tyres cracking to sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 59,844 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres starting to crack

both front wheel bearings slight play

brake hoses starting to perish

front and rear brake discs starting to rust

front bulkhead, front inner wings and chassis starting to rust

inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front inner wing and offside front of outer sill rusty

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

slight movement in steering rack moutings

wheel arches starting to rust

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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FPJ 6J is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FPJ 6J, 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 FPJ 6J registered?

FPJ 6J is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for FPJ 6J shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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