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R158 PBV

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 PBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 107,899 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 107,899 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o\s & n\s inner sill to floor front and rear o\s rear drop sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted n\s drop sills (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,297 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,463 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 95,291 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 95,291 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,965 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,038 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,823 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 84,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads wearing low

windscreen wiper does not auto park

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,222 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 68,693 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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R158 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PBV, 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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R158 PBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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