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GHZ 8781

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,876 mi
Last recorded103,876 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 8781
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,058 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 99,577 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight lift in both lower ball joints

Slight play in both rear wheels (diff end float)

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Wiper poor

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,039 miles

both steering rack ends are worn

front brake discs are worn and lipped

lift in both front lower suspension joints

nsf brake hose is deteriated

nsf lower ball joint gaitor is deteriated

osf and nsf inner sill ends are corroded

wear in osr and nsr suspension from diff end float

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,317 miles

front brake discs lipped

lift in both front lower suspension joints

nsf and osf inner sill ends corroded

nsf flexi brake hose deteriated

nsf lower suspension joint gaitor deteriated

osr and nsr suspension play from diff end float

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,712 miles

light rust on nsf chassis rail

nsf brake flexi hose perished

osf lower suspension joint worn

osr tyre perished

Fail 5 Apr 2016 96,712 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf and nsr (4.1.D.1a)

light rust on nsf chassis rail

nsf brake flexi hose perished

osf lower suspension joint worn

osr tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,896 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,863 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,460 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,511 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,073 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 66,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,803 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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GHZ 8781 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 GHZ 8781, 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 GHZ 8781 registered?

GHZ 8781 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is GHZ 8781 safe to buy?

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