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R100 MDV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,623 mi
Last recorded149,623 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 MDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 149,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 145,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 144,699 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

vehicle has slight corrosion to underside chassis and body areas. advise to treat.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 140,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 137,990 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 137,982 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 130,204 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 124,115 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 124,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion various ares of vehicle underbody

metal brake pipes pitted/rusty

plat offside rear suspension bushes below driveshafts

Pass 15 Sep 2006 115,207 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 MDV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDV, 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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What year was R100 MDV registered?

R100 MDV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R100 MDV safe to buy?

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