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G1 DGS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,586 mi
Last recorded176,586 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 DGS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 176,586 miles

Both rear tyres nearing limits of tread wear at centre tread areas

Rear chassis areas around subframe mounts getting abit corroded and around coil spring seat areas

Slight corrosion at front chassis top areas

Pass 13 Aug 2008 166,216 miles

Damp area at offside rear shock absorber.

Front and rear brake discs show rusting at edges.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Rear tyres show wear at centers of treads.

Surface rusting at rear chassis above sub frame.

Surface rusting at rear inner wheel arches.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 166,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Damp area at offside rear shock absorber.

Front and rear brake discs show rusting at edges.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Rear tyres show wear at centers of treads.

Surface rusting at rear chassis above sub frame.

Surface rusting at rear inner wheel arches.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 156,445 miles

Slight play at rear hubs.

Small damage at windscreen.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 145,808 miles

Small cracks at screen

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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G1 DGS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G1 DGS, 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 G1 DGS registered?

G1 DGS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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