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R11 GSB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,433 mi
Last recorded91,433 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 GSB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 91,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,473 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 87,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 76,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 72,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,640 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 57,258 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 48,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,328 miles

transmission oil leak n/s/front

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 35,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,215 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,814 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,556 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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R11 GSB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R11 GSB, 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 R11 GSB registered?

R11 GSB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R11 GSB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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