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W198 EAB

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 EAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 111,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,204 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 110,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,520 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 107,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,862 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 107,372 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)

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded behind shockers but wont hole

slight play o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Aug 2011 107,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded behind shockers but wont hole

slight play o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 97,175 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 93,602 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 93,602 miles

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

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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W198 EAB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 83,275 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 W198 EAB, 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 26 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 W198 EAB registered?

W198 EAB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W198 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 EAB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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