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R123 XJB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,748 mi
Last recorded81,748 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 XJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,748 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 78,767 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 74,793 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides dot 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 74,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides dot 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,520 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively makes part of suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively makes part of suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,982 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,684 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,121 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,629 miles

Coolant leak on engine ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill holed and corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.13 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak on engine ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill holed and corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,911 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

surface corrosion on rear chassis legs

water pump leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2014 61,696 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 61,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,678 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 59,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 59,368 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,317 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 54,618 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,618 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,532 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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R123 XJB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R123 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

R123 XJB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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