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GXI 594

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,918 mi
Last recorded65,918 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXI 594
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 65,918 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 64,993 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VARIOUS CORROSION SUSPENSION COMPONETS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 62,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,594 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pinion slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,590 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 60,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 59,472 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 58,043 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,267 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play from wheel bearing

Offside Rear Slight play from wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight play from wheel bearing

Offside Rear Slight play from wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2017 54,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 54,013 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,731 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 28 May 2015 49,267 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside door mirror glass discoloured

Fail 22 May 2015 49,283 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 29 May 2014 44,337 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 44,337 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

petrol filler area water filled

Pass 11 May 2013 44,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 42,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 38,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,117 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 33,590 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 33,589 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 30,813 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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GXI 594 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GXI 594, 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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GXI 594 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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