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M3 TDG

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,304 mi
Last recorded35,304 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 35,304 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,289 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 31,257 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,266 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,863 miles

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,692 miles

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres lightly perished on outer side walls

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,885 miles

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

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion to front chassis rail

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,228 miles

surface corrosion to offside and nearside front inner sills.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,068 miles

rear view mirror glass starting detriorate

Fail 2 Aug 2006 25,068 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear view mirror glass starting detriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2005 22,654 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 TDG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M3 TDG, 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 M3 TDG registered?

M3 TDG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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