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R14 MRB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 MRB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2018 83,157 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

very bad corrosion to underneath of vehicle and suspension components.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,748 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,566 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on edges starting to crack inbetween treads and tyre walls.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,972 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges starting to crack inbetween treads and tyre walls.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,242 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,702 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,586 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 71,586 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 69,422 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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R14 MRB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R14 MRB, 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 R14 MRB registered?

R14 MRB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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