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R100 ADH

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 ADH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR INNER SILL / FLOOR CORNER [SUBFRAME MOUNT AREA] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT OUTRIGGER / FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR INNER SILL / FLOOR CORNER [SUBFRAME MOUNT AREA] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN / PERISHED INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES WORN INNER EDGES / SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,776 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 90,776 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,988 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 84,977 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened FLOOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front CHASSIS LEG CORRODED

Offside Front Lower LOWER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 29 Jun 2019 72,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,174 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroaded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,649 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres worn low on centre tread and perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,918 miles

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2010 55,661 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 55,651 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 53,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,522 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,976 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,811 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,413 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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R100 ADH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R100 ADH, 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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R100 ADH is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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