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J3 MNV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,965 mi
Last recorded78,965 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 MNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front lower inner wing sections corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,105 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 74,310 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,310 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,099 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,625 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight surface corrosion on rear subframe, suspension components & floor area

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,452 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 54,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,955 miles

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

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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J3 MNV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J3 MNV, 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 J3 MNV registered?

J3 MNV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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