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G4 RXJ

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

119,815 mi
Last recorded119,815 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 RXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 119,815 miles

general corrasion

Fail 18 Feb 2025

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general corrasion

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,042 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 117,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,655 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at base of cat/ mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level warning light on

o/s/f chassis rail corroded and holed out side prescribed area o/s/r chassis corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2022 112,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at base of cat/ mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level warning light on

o/s/f chassis rail corroded and holed out side prescribed area o/s/r chassis corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2022 112,313 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel residue around rear axle area but no leak seen at time of test.

Slight pay in nearside front wheel hub

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,546 miles

heavy underseal under car including brake and fuel pipes

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill fibre glassed not considered structural

Offside Front Inner sill holed not considered structural

heavy underseal under car including pipes

Fail 17 Sep 2020 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill fibre glassed not considered structural

Offside Front Inner sill holed not considered structural

heavy underseal under car including pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2019 106,619 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 106,454 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Offside rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on metal power steering pipes and fuel pipes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Recommend all further obstructions be removed from drivers view ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,724 miles

Front lower suspension arms and coil springs corroding

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front floor slight corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2018 102,718 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front lower suspension arms and coil springs corroding

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,514 miles

front coil springs rusty

front suspension arms rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,648 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front inner sill under car and floor pan showing signs of corrosion and weakening but not excessive at test time

Fail 3 Jul 2014 93,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front inner sill under car and floor pan showing signs of corrosion and weakening but not excessive at test time

Fail 11 Jun 2013 83,541 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,541 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 25 Jun 2011 74,974 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,627 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 68,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,449 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 61,449 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,904 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 46,904 miles

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

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

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 RXJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 G4 RXJ, 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 RXJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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