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R124 PBV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Lpg 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,659 mi
Last recorded144,659 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 PBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 144,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage nearside rear wing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 144,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage nearside rear wing

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 142,874 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 142,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 137,886 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 137,469 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 114,335 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 94,695 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 94,695 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 67,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R124 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R124 PBV, 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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R124 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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