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J80 SFM

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,268 mi
Last recorded113,268 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 SFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 113,268 miles

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

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

power steering fluid leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2010 109,430 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 106,062 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 100,130 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 100,127 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2007 94,345 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 86,971 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 86,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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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J80 SFM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J80 SFM, 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 J80 SFM registered?

J80 SFM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is J80 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 SFM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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