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R10 DWL

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

207,518 mi
Last recorded207,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 DWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 207,518 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half of high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to body and under body

Fail 3 Feb 2022 207,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside/nearside very low (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure rubbing on suspension (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Extensive corrosion to rear suspension

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear wheelarch corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner door step corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Washer bottle insecure

Welding repairs carried out to offside inner wing,both front chassis,both outer sills

Pass 2 Feb 2021 206,853 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Extensive welding repairs carried out

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside/nearside (5.3.2 (c))

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear subframe mountings in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2019 206,394 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion

welding repairs

Pass 17 Aug 2018 205,769 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

rear shock absorber bushes perished

welding repairs

Pass 1 Aug 2017 203,339 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 197,827 miles

front/rear coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2015 193,020 miles

Front fog lamps insecure.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside centre exhaust box heat shield fractured.

Nearside front wheel arch liner damaged/insecure.

Nearside rear jacking point corroded.

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Oil leak from front engine oil cooler.

One high level stop lamp bulb not working.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 193,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front fog lamps insecure.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside centre exhaust box heat shield fractured.

Nearside front wheel arch liner damaged/insecure.

Nearside rear jacking point corroded.

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Oil leak from front engine oil cooler.

One high level stop lamp bulb not working.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 186,673 miles

Front fog lamps insecure.

Front oil cooler leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged/insecure.

Nearside rear jacking point corroded.

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Two bulbs not working in the high level stop lamp.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 186,661 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front fog lamps insecure.

Front oil cooler leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged/insecure.

Nearside rear jacking point corroded.

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Two bulbs not working in the high level stop lamp.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 181,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear steel fuel pipes corroded.

Two high level stop lamp bulbs not working.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 181,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear steel fuel pipes corroded.

Two high level stop lamp bulbs not working.

Body lifts from front subframe during braking.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 175,043 miles

Corrosion on aall rear suspention components and around areas of both rear subframe mountings.

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

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

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear steel fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 175,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion on aall rear suspention components and around areas of both rear subframe mountings.

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

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

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

One high level stop lamp not working.

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear steel fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 168,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy surface rust on both front inner wing suspension doubler plates

light switch stalk broken but switch still operational

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 158,238 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dipswitch loose

heavy surface rust on both front chassis rails

surface rust on underbody panelling

Pass 14 Aug 2009 149,141 miles

surface rust front and rear chassis rails by subframe mountings

surface rust offside front floorpan outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Aug 2009 149,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

surface rust front and rear chassis rails by subframe mountings

surface rust offside front floorpan outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Aug 2008 133,645 miles

surface rust on both rear chassis rails

surface rust on nearside front chassis rail under wing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 115,729 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage to offside rear wing

front tyres wearing on edges

slight leak offside centre exhaust silencer

Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,017 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

Fail 1 Sep 2006 99,017 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

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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R10 DWL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R10 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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R10 DWL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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