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R116 PHG

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,249 mi
Last recorded74,249 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 16 Feb 2022 74,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg/inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both O/S & N/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both O/S & N/S deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Adjacent to fuel filter ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,804 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,791 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,468 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,968 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,889 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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R116 PHG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHG, 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 PHG registered?

R116 PHG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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