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R140 PBV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 PBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2024 102,844 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,022 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 101,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 98,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,830 miles

Corrosion in front ends of both sills.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion in front ends of both sills.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 93,875 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Corrosion in both front suspension lower spring cups.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,836 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

o/s mirror discoloured

underside suspension compenents rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2018 92,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s mirror discoloured

underside suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,002 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,238 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,018 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 71,018 miles

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

rear n/s brake starting to become restricted

rear o/s brake starting to become restricted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,912 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,006 miles

o/s steering track rod into rack slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,952 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,939 miles

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

corrosion to coil spring's

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion to floor pan's front to rear

corrosion to iner sill's

corrosion to n/s iner wheel arch

play in rear hub's / wheel bearing's

Fail 8 Oct 2008 49,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,729 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,745 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 42,732 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 39,919 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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R140 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 R140 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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R140 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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