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R103 YBU

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,905 mi
Last recorded175,905 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 YBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2012 175,905 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all floor slight corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 173,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 168,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 162,395 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 156,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 149,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 145,839 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 YBU is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YBU, 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 R103 YBU registered?

R103 YBU is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R103 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 YBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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