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R141 FND

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,010 mi
Last recorded104,010 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 FND
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on Nearside front inner wheel arch chassis leg

Interior mirror glass delaminating

Lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,501 miles

Corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch chassis leg section

Interior mirror delaminated

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,570 miles

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch chassis leg section

Interior mirror delaminating

Lift in both front lower ball joints

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 102,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch chassis leg section

Interior mirror delaminating

Lift in both front lower ball joints

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,348 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inside edges

Corrosion on fuel lines

Interior mirror delaminating

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 101,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres bald on inside edges

Corrosion on fuel lines

Interior mirror delaminating

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,502 miles

Lift in both front lower ball joints

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underside corroded

Welding repairs obscured with underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,493 miles

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

Lift in both front lower ball joints

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle underside corroded

Welding repairs obscured with underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,886 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inside edges

Lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Welding repairs obscured with underseal

Fail 22 Jul 2014 98,873 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both rear tyres bald on inside edges

Lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,058 miles

Corrosion on inner sills and floor sections

Corrosion on nearside front inner chassis leg

Corrosion on rear fuel lines

Lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 97,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion on inner sills and floor sections

Corrosion on nearside front inner chassis leg

Corrosion on rear fuel lines

Lift in nearside front lower ball joint

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Screw in nearside rear tyre+ bald on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,979 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 93,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,390 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on floor to sills

Corrosion on nearside front chassis leg

Pass 6 Feb 2008 87,532 miles

corrosion on nearside front top suspension mounting

front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,455 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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R141 FND is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R141 FND, 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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R141 FND is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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