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R157 LHO

1998 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,008 mi
Last recorded131,008 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 LHO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 131,008 miles

Central Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 128,436 miles

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion to sill

front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2019 126,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 126,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on front floor

Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,074 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 119,008 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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 17 May 2017 115,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 115,111 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,964 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r sills and n/s/f chassis around subframe mounting.

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,502 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 105,148 miles

Driver side door mirror cracked

Rear tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,531 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 98,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 95,895 miles

Small knick in N/S/F Seat belt webbing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 95,876 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Head Lamp switch worn

Small knick in N/S/F Seat belt webbing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 94,807 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 92,211 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 92,211 miles

Centre Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 89,608 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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R157 LHO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R157 LHO, 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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R157 LHO is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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