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G68 BLL

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,357 mi
Last recorded59,357 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 BLL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,357 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,503 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 57,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,318 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 55,320 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 55,320 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 55,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 55,158 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front number plate small cracks

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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G68 BLL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G68 BLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G68 BLL registered?

G68 BLL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is G68 BLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G68 BLL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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