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J8 XCS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,753 mi
Last recorded78,753 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 XCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,068 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,977 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

areas of surface corrision

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,484 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,379 miles

n/s/f chassis corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,755 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,736 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

exhuast system has corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge to 1.6mm

Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 48,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J8 XCS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J8 XCS, 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 J8 XCS registered?

J8 XCS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is J8 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 XCS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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