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K14 SKS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,252 mi
Last recorded117,252 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 SKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 117,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 117,251 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,785 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 112,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 112,285 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 112,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 97,851 miles

Nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 97,851 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,429 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2010 93,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 81,427 miles

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

condition of front brake discs

movement rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,313 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 81,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 81,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,862 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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K14 SKS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K14 SKS, 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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K14 SKS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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