MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,779 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Both rear metal brake pipes feeding flexible hoses have localised corrossion.
Front to rear fuel hoses have localised corrossion over length of pipes.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front chassis leg (inner wheel arch)corroded.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fual pipes at rear corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner area of tread.
Both Front Chassis Legs Corroded.
Both rear Metal Brake Pipes Have localised corrosion.
Nearside Front Flexible Brake Hose has a very slight twist.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Both Front Chassis Legs Corroded.
Both rear Metal Brake Pipes Have localised corrosion.
Nearside Front Flexible Brake Hose has a very slight twist.
slight play at both front roll bar drop links.
slight play at each rear hub.
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)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R158 EOS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R158 EOS, 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 R158 EOS registered?
R158 EOS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R158 EOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R158 EOS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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