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R150 PBV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,894 mi
Last recorded106,894 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 PBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 106,894 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing too much (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

ENGINE KEEPS STALLING

Pass 18 Dec 2023 106,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears eventually clears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Vehicle underside heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside cat (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside and components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,416 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At rear mounting point of front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 94,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 87,565 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 83,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,864 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 76,315 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 76,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 72,305 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 72,299 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,855 miles

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

slight corrosion n/s/f chassis leg near shock absorber

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,161 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,953 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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R150 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R150 PBV, 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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R150 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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