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NIL 9393

1998 Jaguar Xj

Beige Lpg 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9393
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 102,062 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2016 102,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2015 96,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 96,265 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 May 2014 89,501 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 89,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 83,043 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 77,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,553 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 23 Jun 2011 76,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear chassis

n/s font brake slight binding

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,348 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to rear chassis

hand brake just within limit

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,934 miles

play in inner steering rack joints x2

play in lower front suspension ball joints x2

play in rear suspension mountings /drive shafts

play in top wishbone bushing x2

rear tyres on limits

wiper copndition

Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,934 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in inner steering rack joints x2

play in lower front suspension ball joints x2

play in rear suspension mountings /drive shafts

play in top wishbone bushing x2

rear tyres on limits

wiper copndition

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,037 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 60,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2006 56,738 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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NIL 9393 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NIL 9393, 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 NIL 9393 registered?

NIL 9393 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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