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R118 CGX

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,620 mi
Last recorded133,620 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 CGX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 133,620 miles

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

slight corrosion rear floor area

Pass 16 Jan 2012 129,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

high top brake light insecure but still faceing rear

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in nearside rear wheel

slight play in offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Dec 2011 129,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

high top brake light insecure but faceing backwards

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in nearside rear wheel

slight play in offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Oct 2010 127,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 123,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 118,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 111,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 108,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 106,564 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 106,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2005

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2005

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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R118 CGX is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R118 CGX, 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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R118 CGX is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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