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R123 AAR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,383 mi
Last recorded72,383 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 AAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2011 72,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,383 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,337 miles

advise all tyres low tread

advise discs corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise all tyres low tread

advise discs corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2008 69,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 62,162 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 62,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R123 AAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R123 AAR, 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 R123 AAR registered?

R123 AAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R123 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 AAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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