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K8 DHG

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,888 mi
Last recorded153,888 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DHG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 153,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 152,264 miles

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

dent n/s/r body and lamp lens damaged

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints

slight twist in n/s/f brake hose

washer jet operation poor

Fail 29 Mar 2010 152,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

dent n/s/r body and lamp lens damaged

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints

slight twist in n/s/f brake hose

washer jet operation poor

Pass 9 Apr 2009 150,711 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S/R lens damaged and repaired.Slight wear both rear hub units.Slight wear both sides of steering rack.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 138,441 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD DEPTH

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front driving lights damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2008 138,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD DEPTH

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front driving lights damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2007 129,670 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

front driving lights damaged

some end float in rear drive shafts

Pass 21 Mar 2006 120,512 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K8 DHG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K8 DHG, 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 K8 DHG registered?

K8 DHG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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