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J6 CTA

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 CTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall\ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner inner sill hole but not near componants

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn and trad depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underbody and componants

Pass 19 May 2018 71,281 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody condition, surface corrosion and signs of previous repairs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,853 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow.

underside of vehicle corroding.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 61,569 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded and slight blow.

underside of vehicle corroding.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 61,523 miles

Emissions not tested co too high (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,288 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 60,288 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,403 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 50,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,506 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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J6 CTA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J6 CTA, 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 J6 CTA registered?

J6 CTA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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