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R104 YBU

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 YBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2009 119,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 108,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 102,194 miles

auxillary drive belt cracked

corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg,above n/s/f upper suspension arm

damage to o/s exhaust middle box,slight blow

front brake pads worn low

front number plate cracked

front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2005 95,184 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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R104 YBU is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R104 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 R104 YBU registered?

R104 YBU is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R104 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 YBU shows 4 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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