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R143 GHR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,571 mi
Last recorded127,571 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 GHR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 127,571 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 123,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020
Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2019 120,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,121 miles

Coolant leak ()

Cracks appearing on centre silencer boxes.

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

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

Nearside front and offside front inner wings/chassis corroded.

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 114,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 114,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 109,518 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,080 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,570 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 101,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 97,839 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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 94,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 91,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 88,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 83,626 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,260 miles

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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R143 GHR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GHR, 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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R143 GHR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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