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R107 YVR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,742 mi
Last recorded100,742 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 YVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,742 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,937 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,236 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,787 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 75,882 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight movement

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2010 75,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel bearings have slight movement

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2009 67,474 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,457 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 58,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R107 YVR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R107 YVR, 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 R107 YVR registered?

R107 YVR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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