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R153 LVE

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,031 mi
Last recorded58,031 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 LVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 58,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

general underbody corrosion various suspension and body parts

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,886 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 shocks corroded

general underbody corrosion various suspension + body parts

Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,289 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shocks corroded

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2024 57,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive down front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shock corroded at bottom

general corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2018 57,073 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,069 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint above front anti-roll bar (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,810 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,329 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,620 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,912 miles

Air bag light on

O/s/r tyre down to 2mm & n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on limit

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,156 miles

N/S+O/S REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S+O/S REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,169 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 12 Mar 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,040 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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R153 LVE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R153 LVE, 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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R153 LVE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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