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G4 NVO

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,209 mi
Last recorded79,209 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 NVO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 79,209 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Hub slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,691 miles

both front tyres outer tread cracking but cords not exposed

both front/both rear coil springs corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2017 76,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres outer tread cracking but cords not exposed

both front/both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,267 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,326 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,201 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front wiper is slpit but it cleans the wingscreen effectively

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 74,162 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front wiper is slpit but it cleans the wingscreen effectively

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

just able to see through rear tinted windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2012 72,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

just able to see through rear tinted windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,800 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 70,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 64,290 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,779 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,897 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 52,599 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 52,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G4 NVO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G4 NVO, 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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G4 NVO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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