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R141 OEB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,494 mi
Last recorded93,494 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 OEB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 91,285 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,217 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 90,217 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,431 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,035 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 86,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 86,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner sill /floor panel

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,201 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,981 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,602 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,436 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,619 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,269 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,116 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,116 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,904 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 52,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 49,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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R141 OEB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R141 OEB, 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 R141 OEB registered?

R141 OEB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R141 OEB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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