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G17 RAW

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,145 mi
Last recorded145,145 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 RAW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 145,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 145,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 134,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,396 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 120,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 99,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2009

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 72,774 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,065 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 49,115 miles

rear suspension sub frame mounting starting to unbond †both rear hand brake cable outer sleeve split

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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G17 RAW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G17 RAW, 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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G17 RAW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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