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H14 TME

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 TME
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,991 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 68,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,886 miles

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

nearside inner wing has slight surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,886 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside inner wing has slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2007 57,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,220 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 54,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H14 TME is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H14 TME, 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 H14 TME registered?

H14 TME is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is H14 TME safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 TME shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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