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M44 MOT

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,341 mi
Last recorded64,341 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 MOT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,341 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 64,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,529 miles

nearside tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 20 Sep 2010 63,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,779 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,225 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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M44 MOT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M44 MOT, 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 M44 MOT registered?

M44 MOT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M44 MOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 MOT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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