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P31 NPT

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,586 mi
Last recorded98,586 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 NPT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2024 98,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 96,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Underside undersealed and painted including brake pipes

Fail 24 Apr 2023 96,839 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Underside undersealed and painted including brake pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2022 95,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s warn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play Front and Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 26 Apr 2021 94,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play Front and Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 91,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,755 miles

Both rear brake hoses corroded at metal ends.

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

Oil leak from both rocker cover gaskets.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 84,099 miles

Both rear brake hose metal ends corroded.

Brake pipe corroded to nearside front brake hose.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Oil leak from both rocker covers.

Slight blow from nearside catalyst.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Both rear brake hose metal ends corroded.

Brake pipe corroded to nearside front brake hose.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Oil leak from both rocker covers.

Slight blow from nearside catalyst.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 81,749 miles

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

Slight play in offside rear outer universal joint.

Pass 18 May 2013 80,763 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 80,763 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 75,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,792 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 71,767 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 May 2010 67,907 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 67,746 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,127 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 61,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,986 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)

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

play in both rear wheels, suspect drive shaft joint is worn

windscreen is cracked an excess of 40mm but is out of the swept area

offside front tyre is dangerous to drive, wearing very low on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,203 miles

Crack across bottom of windscreen, recommend replacement.

Recommend tracking checked.

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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P31 NPT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P31 NPT, 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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P31 NPT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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