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JIL 9147

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,102 mi
Last recorded132,102 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 9147
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,102 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 122,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,102 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes weak

Rear subframe rusted and weak

signs of corrosion at front inner wings

Fail 21 Aug 2012 118,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front suspension lower arm bushes weak

Rear subframe rusted and weak

signs of corrosion at front inner wings

Pass 19 Sep 2011 114,285 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,221 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres getting low on tred

Pass 25 Jan 2010 109,173 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 109,173 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 105,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,224 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 95,455 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 91,535 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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JIL 9147 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red 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 JIL 9147, 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 JIL 9147 registered?

JIL 9147 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is JIL 9147 safe to buy?

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