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LUI 5376

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 5376
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 116,692 miles

N/S/F inner wheel arch has slight corrosion.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 112,961 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 112,224 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 111,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

suspension stability light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 107,561 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 107,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,018 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 3.mm

Fail 16 Sep 2010 103,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 3mm

spare tyre loose

Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,755 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,905 miles

Air Intake hose from air box to throttle body mounting broken.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in O/S Front steering (tie) arm.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 87,690 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 86,665 miles

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

slight play in both rear hubs?

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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LUI 5376 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LUI 5376, 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

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What year was LUI 5376 registered?

LUI 5376 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is LUI 5376 safe to buy?

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