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J55 OEB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,584 mi
Last recorded167,584 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 OEB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 167,584 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 162,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

FRON T COILS CORRODD.REAR COILS AND UPPER MOUNTS CORRODED.

O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS AND FLOOR CORRODED.

REAR UPPER AND LOWER CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED.N/S UNDERSIDE CHASSIS RIB HEAVILY CORRODED.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 162,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

FRONT COILS CORRODED.REAR COILS UPPER MOUNTS CORRODED.

N/S CENTRE UNDERSIDE CHASSIS RIB HEAVILY CORRODED.

O/S AND N/S INNER SILL/FLOOR CORRODED.

REAR UPPER AND LOWER CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 157,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

genrally getting rusty underneath

Fail 8 Mar 2012 157,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

genrally getting rusty underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2011 151,522 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 147,990 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 147,990 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 143,061 miles

air bag warning light on

both inner sills at front corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 22 Oct 2007 139,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 129,669 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2005 114,133 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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J55 OEB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black 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 J55 OEB, 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 J55 OEB registered?

J55 OEB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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