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N1 GCH

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,111 mi
Last recorded65,111 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 GCH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,111 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,100 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,351 miles

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

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

b/s/f under sills corroded.2.movement in o/s/f anti roll bar

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,351 miles

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

b/s/f under sills corroded.2.movement in o/s/f anti roll bar

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,400 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Jul 2006 43,601 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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N1 GCH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N1 GCH, 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 N1 GCH registered?

N1 GCH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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The MOT history for N1 GCH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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