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K1 TXJ

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,482 mi
Last recorded110,482 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 TXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 110,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 110,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 109,977 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 109,594 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 109,190 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Pinhole in the N/S/F lower ball joint dust cover.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in under sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 106,284 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,485 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight corrosion under body

Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,216 miles

off side front for lamp lens broken

Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,399 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 81,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 79,076 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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K1 TXJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K1 TXJ, 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 K1 TXJ registered?

K1 TXJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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