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L500 CJW

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,505 mi
Last recorded118,505 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 CJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 118,505 miles

n/s rear fog light not working

evidence of previous oil leak

slight play o/s + n/s rear suspension joints but not considered excessive

some corrosion o/s front/mid body outrigger but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Aug 2009 115,885 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to n/s front flexy starting to corrode - advise attention

brake pipes to o/s + n/s rear flexy hoses starting to corrode - advise attention

slight corrosion o/s chassis leg - advise attention

Fail 6 Aug 2009 115,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to n/s front flexy starting to corrode - advise attention

brake pipes to o/s + n/s rear flexy hoses starting to corrode - advise attention

slight corrosion o/s chassis leg - advise attention

Pass 26 Jul 2008 113,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 104,950 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 96,628 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 96,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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L500 CJW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L500 CJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L500 CJW?

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What year was L500 CJW registered?

L500 CJW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is L500 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 CJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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