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R158 EOS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 EOS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,705 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,705 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,526 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 70,524 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,558 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,558 miles

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.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,497 miles

Both Front Chassis Legs Corroded.

Both rear Metal Brake Pipes Have localised corrosion.

Nearside Front Flexible Brake Hose has a very slight twist.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 61,489 miles

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.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,629 miles

slight play at both front roll bar drop links.

slight play at each rear hub.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,170 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 8 Mar 2006 47,961 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 47,894 miles

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.

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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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.

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