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N274 VLJ

1998 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,485 mi
Last recorded73,485 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 VLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 73,485 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper slight play in drive shaft

Offside Rear Upper slight play in driveshaft

Pass 15 May 2024 73,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,034 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,423 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 62,045 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,198 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak transmission, from union ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,656 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 56,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,236 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 54,222 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2012 53,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,690 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 48,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,370 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,807 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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N274 VLJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N274 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N274 VLJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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