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J4 GCB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,880 mi
Last recorded101,880 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GCB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2012 100,551 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,148 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside washers just reaching screen

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,140 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 97,140 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 92,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis around brake pipe mountings

Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,767 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 81,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge tread worn low

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r driveshaft ujs

Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,449 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 73,449 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J4 GCB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J4 GCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J4 GCB registered?

J4 GCB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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