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P4 MFW

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,042 mi
Last recorded76,042 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 MFW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 76,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,726 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,429 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,538 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,387 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking / spliting

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,375 miles

all 4 tyres outer sidewalls cracking/spliting

Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,227 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 69,963 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 66,258 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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P4 MFW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P4 MFW, 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 P4 MFW registered?

P4 MFW is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is P4 MFW safe to buy?

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