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R11 JMC

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,560 mi
Last recorded47,560 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 JMC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,560 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 46,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 45,869 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 45,868 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sills - Both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg - arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. Recommend replacing rears - 235-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 45,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

nearside inner arch corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,332 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEGS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,129 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 44,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,483 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,494 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 JMC is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R11 JMC, 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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R11 JMC is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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