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LVU 822

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,384 mi
Last recorded80,384 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVU 822
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,384 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,932 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,089 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 71,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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LVU 822 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LVU 822, 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 LVU 822?

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What year was LVU 822 registered?

LVU 822 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is LVU 822 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVU 822 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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