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H16 KSN

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 KSN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 96,485 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 96,486 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 96,485 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 96,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 96,402 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 96,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 95,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flitch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flitch panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 95,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flitch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flitch panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Suspension leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Suspension leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fuel tank neck corroded not affecting overall security

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,944 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 87,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,608 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,500 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 79,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,694 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,353 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,083 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,562 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 64,562 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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H16 KSN is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H16 KSN, 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 H16 KSN registered?

H16 KSN is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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