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L8 XJB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,276 mi
Last recorded146,276 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 XJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 146,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength face plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength face plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill to inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill to inner wing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle staring to corroded underneath

Pass 21 Aug 2017 138,888 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

chip in screen

front flexy brake hoses perished

general underbody corrosion

both inner sills corroded

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 1 Aug 2016 137,201 miles

both front flexys perished

both inner sills corroded

chip in screen

front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 137,201 miles

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

both front flexys perished

both inner sills corroded

chip in screen

front inner wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 8 Aug 2015 135,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 135,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 134,609 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 134,574 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 125,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 116,501 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 107,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2006 100,450 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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L8 XJB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L8 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

L8 XJB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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