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M99 BAF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,013 mi
Last recorded133,013 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 BAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 133,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 132,683 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 132,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 132,639 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake cable wrapped in tape both sides

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody of vehicle age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

radiator bracket corroded strong advise

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,060 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg at inner wheel arch . strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg at inner wheel arch .strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Covered in tape unable to inspect (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 132,013 miles

Brake cable damaged from handbrake lever to centre mechanism (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested cable broken (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.15 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg at inner wheel arch . strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg at inner wheel arch .strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2023 131,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed at rear outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed at inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front radiator support bracket corroded and holed

Pass 25 May 2021 131,471 miles

front radiator support corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 May 2021 131,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front radiator support corroded

oil leak from engine

rear boot dose not open

Pass 9 May 2018 131,029 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 130,602 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 130,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 129,828 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,067 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 116,402 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 116,378 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 109,954 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 109,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,478 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 102,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2007 87,167 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosin on handbrake cable

Pass 24 Feb 2007 82,929 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Feb 2007 82,929 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 76,483 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 76,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of front discs

corrosion to nearside front floor outside prescribed areas but in my opinion will require repair before further corrosion appears

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

offside of steering rack has play in it

Pass 27 Sep 2005 75,111 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 75,091 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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M99 BAF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M99 BAF, 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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M99 BAF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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