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R11 XLG

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,068 mi
Last recorded132,068 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 XLG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,068 miles

CORROSSION ON NEAR SIDE CHASSIS LEG

Fail 30 Mar 2017 132,068 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

CORROSSION ON NEAR SIDE CHASSIS LEG

Fail 24 Mar 2017 132,018 miles

Headlamp switch faulty will not work main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 131,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame butterfly mounts have a lot of play

Fail 20 Mar 2015 130,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame butterfly mounts have a lot of play

Pass 17 Mar 2014 129,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 127,984 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 126,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 126,482 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 125,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 124,927 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 124,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 119,114 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 119,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 113,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 109,231 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 XLG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

R11 XLG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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