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J13 CLA

1998 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,419 mi
Last recorded80,419 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 CLA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,419 miles

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

Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 80,412 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 79,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,126 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,201 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,201 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front and rear brake pads unable to see.

front registration plate is slightly insecure

near side front ball joit dust cover split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,630 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 67,630 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 56,141 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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J13 CLA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J13 CLA, 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 J13 CLA registered?

J13 CLA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is J13 CLA safe to buy?

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