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J888 AMF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,496 mi
Last recorded73,496 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 AMF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,496 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,408 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/side bottom ball joint dust cover will soon need attention

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,770 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in rear suspension at diff u/j

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,296 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,290 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,928 miles

both rear flexy brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,094 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,439 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 51,429 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J888 AMF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J888 AMF, 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 J888 AMF registered?

J888 AMF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is J888 AMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 AMF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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