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R143 AAR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,117 mi
Last recorded105,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 AAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,469 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,086 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jan 2011 96,440 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 91,364 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 91,327 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 86,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,172 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 75,444 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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R143 AAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R143 AAR, 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 R143 AAR registered?

R143 AAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R143 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 AAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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