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R108 WHL

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,510 mi
Last recorded84,510 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 WHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 84,510 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front sill ends/floor and nearside floor to sill becoming corroded

offside front inner wing becoming corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 84,510 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front sill ends/floor and nearside floor to sill becoming corroded

offside front inner wing becoming corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner sills and offside front inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jun 2020 83,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner sills and offside front inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at mot limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front floor/ inner wing areas corroded

offside front tyre slightly cracking in tread

rust in various places under vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2019 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at mot limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,079 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 81,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 71,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,338 miles

1. o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. front and rear brake diss slightly pitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,941 miles

both rear tyre starting to crack

slight play and noise in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,728 miles

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

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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R108 WHL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R108 WHL, 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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R108 WHL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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