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R128 MVT

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 MVT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 101,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,936 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

both front tyres starting to perish and treads wearing on inner edges

chassis, floors, inner sill panels and front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

front inner wheel arches/ inner sill panels to floors rusty

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

steering rack slight play and slightly damp

suspension coil springs rusty

suspension starting to rust

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,746 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and treads wearing on inner edges

chassis, floors and front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

front inner wheel arches/ inner sill panels to floors rusty

front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

front wiper blade rubber starting to split

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs rusty

suspension starting to rust

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,053 miles

both front tyre treads starting to perish and tread starting to wear on inner edge

chassis and front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

front inner wheel arches/ inner sill panels rusty

handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear of front to rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs rusty

suspension starting to rust

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,414 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and treads starting to wear on inner edges

chassis and front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

slight play in steering rack

suspension starting to rust

Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,576 miles

floors/ inner sill panels and chassis surface rusting

front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

front tyres sidewalls starting to perish

front/ rear antiroll bars and front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

steering rack slight movement

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,617 miles

floors, chassis and inner arches starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs rusty

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,644 miles

floors, chassis and front inner wing/ wheel arches starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,250 miles

floors, inner sill panels and chassis starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs rusty

front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot split

rear shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ wear

rear suspension starting to rust

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,176 miles

slight play in steering rack

floors, sills and chassis starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension swivel boot starting to split

rear shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,167 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

floors, sills and chassis starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension swivel boot starting to split

rear shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ wear

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,760 miles

front and rear coil springs starting to rust

inner sills, floors, subframes and chassis starting to rust

offside front lower ball joint cover boot split

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,115 miles

floors and chassis starting to rust

front and rear coil springs starting to rust

offside front lower ball joint cover boot split

Fail 3 Apr 2008 52,108 miles

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

floors and chassis starting to rust

front and rear coil springs starting to rust

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,201 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 48,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,428 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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R128 MVT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MVT, 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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R128 MVT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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