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J999 WTS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,066 mi
Last recorded115,066 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 WTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 115,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 115,050 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 113,633 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,701 miles

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2019 107,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,108 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

slight wear ridge both front brake discs

Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 72,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 57,751 miles

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

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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J999 WTS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J999 WTS, 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 J999 WTS registered?

J999 WTS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for J999 WTS shows 18 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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