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R116 EEV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 EEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,286 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,293 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,140 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 81,140 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,571 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,571 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,696 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 77,696 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,010 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,744 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 65,744 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,214 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 61,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 61,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R116 EEV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R116 EEV, 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 R116 EEV registered?

R116 EEV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R116 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 EEV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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