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J18 CKH

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,084 mi
Last recorded157,084 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 CKH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 157,084 miles

p.a.s hose damp

various body/bumper defects

various underbody corrosion

front tyres worn on inner edges

interior rear view mirror poor

knock from rear suspect suspension

nearside front and both rear tyre valves perished

offside front suspension lower arnm corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 157,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

interior rear view mirror poor

nearside front and both rear tyre valves perished

offside front suspension lower arnm corroded

p.a.s hose damp

various body/bumper defects

various underbody corrosion

wiper poor

Pass 1 Nov 2011 154,242 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion around rear subframe mountings

front brake pads getting low

interior mirror film peeling/poor

n/s/f dipped head lamp bracket broken

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear subframe bushes worn

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2011 154,238 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion around rear subframe mountings

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f dipped head lamp bracket broken

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear subframe bushes worn

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2010 151,370 miles

front and rear number plates poor

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front side reflecter damaged

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2010 151,370 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates poor

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front side reflecter damaged

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 144,966 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wing rusty.

nearside front lower damper bush worn.

rear number plate deteriorated.

windscreen damaged.

wiper deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 144,966 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing rusty.

nearside front lower damper bush worn.

rear number plate deteriorated.

windscreen damaged.

wiper deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 139,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 133,793 miles

as per old vt32

Fail 29 Aug 2007 133,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

various body/bumper defects

corrosaion in nearside front inner wheel arch

headlamp aims slightly high

rear number plate poor

wear in outer uj joints on both drive shafts

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 11 Aug 2006 128,997 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 128,987 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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J18 CKH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 J18 CKH, 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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J18 CKH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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