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M3 LDM

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,885 mi
Last recorded113,885 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LDM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 113,885 miles

o/s/f prescribed area corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

play in n/s/r hub assembly

windscreen washer pipe split

brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 113,452 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r light lens temporary repaired

Fail 21 May 2013 113,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r light lens temporary repaired

rear bumper loose

Pass 11 May 2012 110,299 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 May 2011 107,947 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 24 May 2010 105,575 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 22 May 2010 105,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 73,279 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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M3 LDM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M3 LDM, 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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M3 LDM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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