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J100 HMB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 HMB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,370 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 8,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,197 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,762 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 73,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side and nearside floorpans adjacent to sills corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,664 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 62,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,092 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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J100 HMB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J100 HMB, 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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J100 HMB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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