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J15 GCR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,048 mi
Last recorded142,048 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 GCR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 142,048 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise areas of advanced corrosion & offside chassis holed outside perscribed areas!

advise rusty brake pipes! advise replacement!

Fail 16 Feb 2015 142,048 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise areas of advanced corrosion & offside chassis holed outside perscribed areas!

advise rusty brake pipes! advise replacement!

Pass 18 Feb 2014 139,999 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded,advise replacement.

nearside front brake pipe in arch corroded,advise replacement.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded,advise replacement.

offside front chassis leg corroded.not in prescribed area.

offside rear brake pipe corroded,advise replacement.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 139,895 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded,advise replacement.

nearside front brake pipe in arch corroded,advise replacement.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded,advise replacement.

offside front chassis leg corroded.not in prescribed area.

offside rear brake pipe corroded,advise replacement.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 135,348 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside front in arch

front pads worn low,advise replacement.

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge advise replacement.

offside front chassis leg corroded advise repair

Fail 11 Feb 2013 135,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn very low. ADVISE THEY ARE REPLACEMENT

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside front under arch area

offside front chassis leg corroded/holed - advise repair

Pass 24 Jan 2012 130,978 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 126,864 miles

areas of advanced corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension/drive system.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension

Fail 24 Jan 2011 126,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

areas of advanced corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension/drive system.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension

Pass 11 Feb 2010 120,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2010 120,593 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,341 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 113,335 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 107,411 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,052 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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J15 GCR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J15 GCR, 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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J15 GCR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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