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A10 RWP

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,661 mi
Last recorded67,661 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 67,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above subframe ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 67,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,623 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 67,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,096 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to chassis rail outer skin near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin holed.This corrosion is between the subframe mount and shock absorber mounting.Repair required soon. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to chassis rail outer skin near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin holed.This corrosion is between the subframe mount and shock absorber mounting.Repair required soon. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,893 miles

outer skin corrosion in chassis behind n/s front wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,753 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner edge wearing on o/s front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,295 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,937 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,196 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small cut in inner side wall of n/s front tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,196 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small cut in inner side wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,169 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion behind n/s front wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,423 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,373 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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A10 RWP is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A10 RWP, 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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A10 RWP is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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