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M8 GSO

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,308 mi
Last recorded49,308 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GSO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,308 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 49,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,528 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,458 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,249 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 46,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,969 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,011 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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M8 GSO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M8 GSO, 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 M8 GSO registered?

M8 GSO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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