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OJZ 3516

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,709 mi
Last recorded143,709 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 3516
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2016 143,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 140,644 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

n,s,f and o,s,f tyres worn to 4mm of tread

n,s,r and o,s,r tyres worn to 4mm of tread

n,s,r shock absorber shows signs of misting

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear subframe corroded

under-side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 139,972 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 138,927 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 136,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 131,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to showing cords

wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2009 125,830 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 125,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 116,921 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 108,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 108,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 101,503 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 101,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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OJZ 3516 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OJZ 3516, 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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OJZ 3516 is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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