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R136 PBV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,764 mi
Last recorded146,764 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 PBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 146,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear fuel pipes corroding

offside front inner body sill corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 144,728 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 144,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 144,147 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 141,537 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 138,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 135,100 miles

slight play in both rear outter cv joints

Fail 7 Feb 2009 135,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in both rear outter cv joints

Pass 26 Mar 2007 126,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 118,576 miles

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

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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R136 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R136 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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R136 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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