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R111 GWT

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,352 mi
Last recorded112,352 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 GWT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,352 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 110,021 miles

advise slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

advise underside of car very rusty also brake and fuel lines

Fail 20 Apr 2011 109,994 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

advise slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

advise underside of car very rusty also brake and fuel lines

Pass 21 Apr 2010 107,645 miles

slight play to rear outer arm bushes (hub to arm)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 105,964 miles

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

advise o/s and n/s rear wheel bearing/outer universal joint have play

advise under body rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2008 104,467 miles

Engine water leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various area's to the underside of the vehicle are very rusty, repairs will have to be done soon

Pass 25 Apr 2007 102,687 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front chassi rusting

o/s and n/s rear hubs have slight play

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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R111 GWT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R111 GWT, 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 R111 GWT registered?

R111 GWT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R111 GWT safe to buy?

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