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P9 BNH

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 BNH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 90,981 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above front shock {heavily painted} (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion under car

Fail 21 Jun 2023 90,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above front shock {heavily painted} (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under car

Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,688 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty /greased

suspension components rusty

Fail 3 May 2022 89,676 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear floor to sill (jacking point) and along lenght at floor join (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear floor to sill (jacking point) and sill to floor join in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes rusty and greased in places

suspension componenets rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel pipes rusty and covered in grease in places

suspension components rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2021 86,495 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes covered in grease or rusty

suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,608 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes covered in grease/rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2019 84,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to rear fuel pipes covered in grease/rusty

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,226 miles

all brake discs rusty and also all suspension components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 80,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

all brake discs rusty and also all suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,828 miles

advise front tyres are perrished

advise wet at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,874 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,597 miles

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,823 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,912 miles

Nearside 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)

all underside of car corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 67,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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)

all underside of car corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,648 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 63,648 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,139 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,207 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 57,182 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,492 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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P9 BNH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P9 BNH, 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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P9 BNH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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