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P40 ARJ

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,750 mi
Last recorded101,750 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 ARJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 101,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 99,561 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 98,381 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 98,379 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,397 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,348 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,104 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,862 miles

ALL 4 TYRES SIDEWALLS SPLITTING

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,557 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,851 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 75,851 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,838 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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P40 ARJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P40 ARJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P40 ARJ registered?

P40 ARJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is P40 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 ARJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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