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GIG 4174

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4174
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,334 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 72,045 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 72,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,610 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 58,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,186 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in offside,nearside rear supension joints/wheel bearings?,advise.

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 4174 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GIG 4174, 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 4174 registered?

GIG 4174 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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