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NDZ 2803

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,609 mi
Last recorded90,609 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDZ 2803
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Dec 2018 90,290 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner uj joint slight wear

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,711 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 87,711 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,584 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 79,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 78,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pads wearing low

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 20 May 2011 77,067 miles

wiper blade wearing

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 75,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 73,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 70,885 miles

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

advise slight lift in steering column

advise slight movement in rear lower suspension bushes

nearside body under front arch starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2007 66,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,351 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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NDZ 2803 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NDZ 2803, 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 NDZ 2803 registered?

NDZ 2803 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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