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R128 AAR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 AAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,313 miles

Both rear tyres low tread depth.

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside rear drive shaft movement into final drive excessive.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 97,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres low tread depth.

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside rear drive shaft movement into final drive excessive.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 94,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,550 miles

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

n/s/ inner wing panel showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2010 87,550 miles

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

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

n/s/ inner wing panel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,878 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,225 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,298 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 67,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R128 AAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R128 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 R128 AAR registered?

R128 AAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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