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H15 KNW

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,207 mi
Last recorded154,207 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 KNW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 154,207 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 153,504 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 138,625 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 138,609 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,667 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 122,803 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 122,230 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 104,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 97,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 85,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 86,004 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,867 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H15 KNW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H15 KNW, 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 H15 KNW registered?

H15 KNW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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