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J1 ATH

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,780 mi
Last recorded41,780 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 ATH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,780 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 41,778 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 41,627 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,614 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 41,614 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,572 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 41,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,503 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 41,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,081 miles

All four tyres perishing

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f wing corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre & n/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2011 39,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f wing corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre & n/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2010 37,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f O/S/F TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,712 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,647 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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J1 ATH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J1 ATH, 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 J1 ATH registered?

J1 ATH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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