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R118 WHL

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,086 mi
Last recorded116,086 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 WHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 116,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,932 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 108,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,168 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,260 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipes slighty corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f corrosion in chassis legs

small hole in o/s/f floor chassis arm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,078 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,136 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,746 miles

general corrosion on under side of car. offside and nearside front inner wing panels corroded. wear in top inner wishbone bushes o/s and n/s.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 75,741 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

general corrosion on under side of car. offside and nearside front inner wing panels corroded. wear in top inner wishbone bushes o/s and n/s.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,028 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 67,014 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,347 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 51,309 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,309 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 WHL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WHL, 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 R118 WHL registered?

R118 WHL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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