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N700 JGR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

134,684 mi
Last recorded134,684 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 JGR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 134,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,677 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 134,422 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 125,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,897 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 115,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 133,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,375 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

different size tyres front & rear

n/s & o/s front floor to sill slight corrosion

n/s body damage

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,644 miles

rear bumper & n/s rear door damage

Pass 12 Mar 2014 132,170 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,944 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

different size tyres front & rear

Fail 4 Jun 2013 87,940 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

different size tyres front & rear

Pass 12 Mar 2013 128,763 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 127,384 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,192 miles

side wall cracking on o/s reear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,129 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,099 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 85,095 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 124,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,714 miles

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

Offside front road wheel slightly binding.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 123,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cant see brake pads

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 122,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 78,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 121,258 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 121,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 61,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,377 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 40,377 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N700 JGR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 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 N700 JGR, 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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N700 JGR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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