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JIG 4572

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,819 mi
Last recorded162,819 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 4572
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 162,819 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 162,648 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 162,648 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 162,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 162,449 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 161,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 161,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 160,270 miles

Brake pipes under sealed

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 158,458 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 156,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 152,923 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 151,032 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 146,305 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 146,284 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2010 142,383 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 142,383 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 138,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 133,451 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 125,865 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 125,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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JIG 4572 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JIG 4572, 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 JIG 4572 registered?

JIG 4572 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is JIG 4572 safe to buy?

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