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R120 LAF

1998 Jaguar Xj

Turquoise Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,669 mi
Last recorded76,669 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 LAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 76,669 miles

Centre stop lamp detached from rear window, resting on parcel shelf

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective gaiter/bump stop detached but not interfering with operation (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail and inner wing heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 76,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Centre stop lamp detached from rear window, resting on parcel shelf

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective gaiter/bump stop detached but not interfering with operation (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail and inner wing heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 73,233 miles

Central Centre stop lamp insecure, resting on parcel shelf

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic gaiter detached but not interfering with operation (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of the vehicle and components generally corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 73,233 miles

Central Centre stop lamp insecure, resting on parcel shelf

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic gaiter detached but not interfering with operation (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of the vehicle and components generally corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 71,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s wheel arches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear repairs covered in sealant

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear drive shaft universal joints slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2023 71,290 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s wheel arches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear repairs covered in sealant

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear drive shaft universal joints slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2023 71,149 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,190 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise welded plates covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jan 2022 69,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing corroded & damaged

play in bothrear drive shafts

Fail 4 Jan 2022 69,004 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Noise heard when spinning wheel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Noise heard when spinning wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 68,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis on inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Inner sill behind front wing corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Inner sill behind front wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 67,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 67,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,674 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 64,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 54,354 miles

Unable to carry out full underside check due to vehicle being undersealed.

Fail 26 May 2015 54,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Unable to carry out full underside check due to vehicle being undersealed.

Fail 19 May 2014 46,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 46,155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,365 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2013 38,306 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,091 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,920 miles

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

front number plate damaged

high level brake light has one bulb not working

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,828 miles

1 of 5 high level brake light bulbs not working

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 24,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate damaged

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 LAF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Turquoise with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R120 LAF, 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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R120 LAF is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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