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J1 CWG

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,357 mi
Last recorded72,357 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 CWG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,357 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Lower Ball Joints, Have Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,438 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,229 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 58,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 58,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,658 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 53,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 46,557 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,199 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,003 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 44,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,696 miles

slight surface rust under vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2015 43,137 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,964 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror assembly damaged

offside front chassis slightly corroded

slight play detected at both sides rear hubs

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,905 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

no free play on hand brake travel

Fail 26 Mar 2012 36,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

no free play on hand brake travel

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre wall cracking

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,980 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,160 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 CWG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J1 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

J1 CWG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J1 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 CWG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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