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R10 MND

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 MND
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 95,572 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,717 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 91,714 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 91,418 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 89,217 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,180 miles

Nearside Front flitch corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside floor /sill corrosion

o/s and ns inner front arches corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2022 84,180 miles

Nearside Front flitch corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside floor /sill corrosion

o/s and ns inner front arches corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2021 79,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 73,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,682 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 67,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 65,920 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyr worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2018 65,920 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyr worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2017 65,583 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides have slight play (on the limit) (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 65,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,784 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,855 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,490 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front brake hose deteriorating slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,490 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front brake hose deteriorating slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear door does not open

Fail 13 Jul 2011 56,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear door does not open

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,697 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 44,870 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,870 miles

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

small cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,174 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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R10 MND is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MND, 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 MND is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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