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A11 RKF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,160 mi
Last recorded146,160 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RKF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 146,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 146,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 146,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 146,134 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 146,134 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill closure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside sill to floor and nearside rear chassis ,nearside front chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 145,835 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 145,821 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 145,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 143,610 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 143,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 138,779 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 119,912 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,310 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 90,048 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,690 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A11 RKF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A11 RKF, 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 A11 RKF registered?

A11 RKF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is A11 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 RKF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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