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R139 SBD

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,171 mi
Last recorded169,171 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 SBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 169,171 miles

corrosion to floor ,sills sub frames .brake pipes,fuel pipes ,brake discs..

Pass 21 Mar 2012 168,085 miles

air bag light on..brake discs corroded..surface corrosion to floor and chassis of vehicle..

Pass 20 Apr 2011 167,051 miles

brake discs corroded and pitted..frt pads low..play n/s/f top ball joint..

Pass 23 Apr 2010 165,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 163,632 miles

general surface corossion to under body of vehicle..play in n/s/r hub,poss brg/uj...

Pass 2 May 2008 161,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 161,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 158,454 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in n/s and o/s front hubs..rear tyres tread getting low..

Pass 24 Apr 2006 155,784 miles

Front 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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R139 SBD is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R139 SBD, 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 R139 SBD registered?

R139 SBD is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R139 SBD safe to buy?

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