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M600 ABB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,716 mi
Last recorded105,716 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 ABB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 105,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Limit 0.970 to 1.030 actual 0.909 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Limit 0.30 Actual 3.31 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor pan at rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at front holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor pan at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,703 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,584 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre,inner edge scrubbed

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 105,584 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre,inner edge scrubbed

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front outer sill corroded and soft

nearside rear tyre has a tread depth of 2.0mm

nearside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

offside rear tyre has a tread depth of 2.0mm

Fail 3 Oct 2016 105,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing,,chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing,,chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front outer sill corroded and soft

nearside rear tyre has a tread depth of 2.0mm

nearside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

offside rear tyre has a tread depth of 2.0mm

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,212 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE SCRUBBED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2.0MM

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNTING (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH 3.OMM

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNTING (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear inner arch is corroded and soft

outer sills are corroded and holed

Fail 2 Oct 2014 104,764 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear inner arch is corroded and soft

outer sills are corroded and holed

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 103,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,226 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 102,226 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 100,689 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,022 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 88,081 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 88,081 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 82,143 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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M600 ABB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M600 ABB, 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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M600 ABB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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