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L3 EBT

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,732 mi
Last recorded187,732 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 EBT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 187,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface rust on components

Pass 16 Nov 2023 187,429 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various surface rust under vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2023 187,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various surface rust under vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2022 187,213 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near side front off side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near side rear off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Near side rear off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near side and off side front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Near side front off side front jacking points corroded slightly

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side front off side front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 185,923 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 183,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 183,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, below shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch below shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 183,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 181,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 180,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 176,955 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 173,097 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 104,065 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise, but not rough

Fail 2 Nov 2011 104,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise, but not rough

Pass 7 May 2010 92,590 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 87,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 87,886 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 79,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2007 68,432 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2006 55,660 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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L3 EBT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L3 EBT, 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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L3 EBT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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