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J16 PYF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,406 mi
Last recorded32,406 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 PYF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 32,406 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 32,396 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 31,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,682 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 30,680 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 29,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,356 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,957 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 26,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,002 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,983 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 22,788 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,693 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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J16 PYF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J16 PYF, 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 J16 PYF registered?

J16 PYF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J16 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 PYF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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