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R138 GJL

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,933 mi
Last recorded104,933 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 GJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 104,933 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 103,336 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 103,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2012 101,706 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,771 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,717 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places(previous welding repairs)

both rear discs are pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,518 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 96,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both centre silencers blowing

chasis corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

fuel lines corroding

n/s/f of sill holed and corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f of sill holed and corroded

rear no. plate insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2008 92,525 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 92,525 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

fuel lines corroding

inner of sills corroding

minor exhaust blow on o/s/r section

slight play in both rear suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2007 89,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 84,779 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 84,779 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 79,766 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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R138 GJL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R138 GJL, 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 R138 GJL registered?

R138 GJL is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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