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J80 SSS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,110 mi
Last recorded114,110 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 SSS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 114,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 114,061 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nr axle mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nr axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 114,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor under seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nr axle mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nr axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 111,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 109,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 109,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 109,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear dif leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2009 109,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear dif leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 89,195 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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J80 SSS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SSS, 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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J80 SSS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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