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G2 BSB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,395 mi
Last recorded120,395 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 BSB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 120,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/front o/s/front o/s/rear n/s/rear tyres wearing on inside no cords visable

Fail 27 Aug 2009 120,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/front o/s/front o/s/rear n/s/rear tyres wearing on inside no cords visable

Pass 11 Aug 2008 113,520 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 113,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer headlamp insecure aim not tested.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 106,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,901 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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G2 BSB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G2 BSB, 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 G2 BSB registered?

G2 BSB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G2 BSB safe to buy?

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