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J44 PAF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,517 mi
Last recorded102,517 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 PAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 102,517 miles

Both rear exhaust silencers loose

coolant level low

rattle on engine

Fail 29 Apr 2014 102,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear exhaust silencers loose

coolant leak appears to be from water pump

coolant level low

rattle on engine

Fail 24 Dec 2013 102,482 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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front wiper fails to park correctly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level low

oil aropund sump

oil around rear diff

oil level on min

water leak from engine area

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,536 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 95,804 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,754 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 84,086 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres tread low center tread!!!!!!!!!!

engine knapping from cold on tick over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nsf tyre worn on inner edge getting close!!!!!!

osf tyre worn on inner edge!!!!!!!!!!!

rear discs corroded outer faces!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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J44 PAF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J44 PAF, 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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J44 PAF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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