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J9 GVB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,082 mi
Last recorded145,082 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 GVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 145,082 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 145,074 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 142,291 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 136,327 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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J9 GVB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J9 GVB, 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 J9 GVB registered?

J9 GVB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J9 GVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 GVB shows 4 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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