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M8 SGO

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 75,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,057 miles

almost excessive movement in drivers seat

o/s/r tyre heavily perished and splitting and worn close to min

Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

almost excessive movement in drivers seat

o/s/r tyre heavily perished and splitting and worn close to min

Pass 30 Jan 2017 62,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 56,984 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,025 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,551 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,777 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,240 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,752 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 45,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 45,930 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,509 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 44,506 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 40,404 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 40,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 SGO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M8 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

M8 SGO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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