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R150 TKV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,218 mi
Last recorded95,218 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,218 miles

Nearside Rear note cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear note slight indentation to outer side wall

Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear note cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear note slight indentation to outer side wall

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,013 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2014 93,609 miles

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

osf tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 12 May 2014 93,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

osf tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,303 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

slight movement in nearside rear hub

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,006 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,162 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2010 86,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,260 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,854 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 80,854 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,680 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,369 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 TKV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKV, 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 R150 TKV registered?

R150 TKV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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