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R102YB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,031 mi
Last recorded104,031 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102YB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,031 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,834 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,492 miles

Exhaust rattle middle box.

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,484 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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R102YB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R102YB, 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 R102YB registered?

R102YB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R102YB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102YB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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