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N9 JHJ

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,866 mi
Last recorded151,866 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 JHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 151,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 151,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 146,751 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 146,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 146,715 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Extensive corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 146,412 miles

General corrosion to underside of vechicle

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

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

both front floors corroded

both front lower inner wings corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 146,395 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside of vechicle

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

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

both front floors corroded

both front lower inner wings corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 145,307 miles

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

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

extensive corrosion and general welding repairs to underside of vehicle

front tyres worn inner edges

slight play at nearside rear hub assembly

Fail 18 Sep 2014 145,032 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 18 Sep 2014 145,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 25 Jul 2013 144,789 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2012 144,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to both rear chassis

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 143,322 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 143,306 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear chassis

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 141,430 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 141,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to rear chassis

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 138,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 136,853 miles

Same advisories as last vt 32 issued

Fail 1 Aug 2007 136,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 123,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 123,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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N9 JHJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N9 JHJ, 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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N9 JHJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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