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H20 MPS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,745 mi
Last recorded112,745 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 MPS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 112,745 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 112,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 110,792 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,711 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,214 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,415 miles

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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H20 MPS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H20 MPS, 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 H20 MPS registered?

H20 MPS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is H20 MPS safe to buy?

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