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R120 EEV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,816 mi
Last recorded162,816 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 EEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 162,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 160,973 miles

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

Off side front floor pan corroded / inner sill

RETEST.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 160,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2016 158,834 miles

hand brake service needed

Pass 11 Jun 2015 156,970 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 156,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside front inner arch heavly corroded

offside front innersill and inner arch holed by corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 156,901 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 156,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 155,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 146,235 miles

n/s/f chassis rail outer wall corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2007 141,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 129,818 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 8 Dec 2005 117,009 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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R120 EEV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R120 EEV, 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 R120 EEV registered?

R120 EEV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R120 EEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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