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R103 DWL

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,305 mi
Last recorded118,305 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 DWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 118,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 118,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both sides rear chassis rusting

rear a frame rusting

tested wet

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,094 miles

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

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

nsf floor too sill rusted through & closing panel out side 30cm of suspension & seat belt areas.

nsf inner wing corroded under wheel arch.os & ns rear chassis rails corroded.

rear A frame corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 114,087 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nsf floor too sill rusted through & closing panel out side 30cm of suspension & seat belt areas.

rear A frame corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 108,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under side of car rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,525 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

axle bushes slightly slit

f no plate damaged

nsf spot light damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2010 92,087 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both r tyres worn on inner edges

nsf spot light not working

osf spot light damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,463 miles

f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,973 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,288 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres nearing wear bars!

Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,066 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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R103 DWL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R103 DWL, 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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R103 DWL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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