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K100 GUV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,941 mi
Last recorded77,941 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 GUV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,941 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front FOG INOP

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

REVERSING LAMPS INOP

Pass 2 Nov 2023 76,778 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 76,778 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 76,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

coolant low

Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 72,528 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Wall has crakes

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Washer weak

Horn weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Wall damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Wall has crakes

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Washer weak

Horn weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Wall damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,459 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise under body surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,352 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,255 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 70,239 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,240 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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K100 GUV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K100 GUV, 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 K100 GUV registered?

K100 GUV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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