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R132 PBV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,629 mi
Last recorded134,629 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 PBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 134,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 133,574 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 133,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 131,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 130,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 128,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 126,903 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 123,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 119,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules heavely corroded

both rear chassie rails corroded

both rear floor pans corroded

offside and nearside rear axel inner ujs slight play

rear cross member corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 108,294 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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R132 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R132 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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What year was R132 PBV registered?

R132 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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