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GIG 2186

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,104 mi
Last recorded64,104 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 2186
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,104 miles

Aux belt perished

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front bumper slightly insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play offside rear half shaft inner joint

Wiper blade torn but not smeering

Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,843 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 58,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 48,809 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,278 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,522 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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GIG 2186 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GIG 2186, 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 GIG 2186 registered?

GIG 2186 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is GIG 2186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 2186 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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