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K22 NAR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,628 mi
Last recorded58,628 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 NAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 55,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,776 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,182 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 55,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 55,175 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,156 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,103 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,611 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,611 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,052 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,211 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,949 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 51,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,719 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,763 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 41,898 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,898 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,432 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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K22 NAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K22 NAR, 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 K22 NAR registered?

K22 NAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for K22 NAR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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