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P300 PEB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,893 mi
Last recorded89,893 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 PEB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,893 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 89,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,885 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 89,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 89,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Nearside Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Nearside Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Offside Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Nearside Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Nearside Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Nearside Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Electronic column adjustment faulty. Moving unexpectedly when headlights on (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Electronic column adjustment faulty. moving steering column unexpectedly (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,316 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,693 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 76,665 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed [225/60/r16] (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,781 miles

x2 front tyres wearig inner treads low

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,328 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,299 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 68,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 68,583 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 66,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,099 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,881 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 59,935 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 57,176 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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P300 PEB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P300 PEB, 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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P300 PEB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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