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K80 JWB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,249 mi
Last recorded108,249 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 JWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,261 miles

Slight play in offsid efront anti roll bar linkage

Slight play in offside rear driveshaft

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,525 miles

Slight play in offside rear drive shaft

Fail 9 Feb 2013 105,985 miles

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

surface corrosion in area of offside rear jacking point

suspect play in offside rear driveshaft ends

Pass 9 Feb 2013 105,985 miles

surface corrosion in area of offside rear jacking point

suspect play in offside rear driveshaft ends

Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,796 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,604 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have outer edges worn

nearside front anti-roll bar close to coil spring

Fail 10 Feb 2006 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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K80 JWB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K80 JWB, 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 K80 JWB registered?

K80 JWB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 December 1998.

Is K80 JWB safe to buy?

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