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R155 JHJ

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,454 mi
Last recorded63,454 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 JHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,454 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2014 60,295 miles

advise coolant leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 60,259 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,610 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 18 Jan 2012 53,545 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 11 Dec 2010 51,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,695 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,979 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2006 43,588 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 42,021 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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R155 JHJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R155 JHJ, 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 R155 JHJ registered?

R155 JHJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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