MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside rear tyre
advise slight corrosion starting on off side front inner wing
near side front tyre worn on inner edge
off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
slight play to both rear suspensions
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise corrosion starting at inner wing advise to get repaired near side front
advise slight play to both rear suspension unit
advise corrosion starting at inner wing advise to get repaired near side front
advise slight play to both rear suspension unit
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L8 VYU is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L8 VYU, 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 L8 VYU registered?
L8 VYU is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is L8 VYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for L8 VYU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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