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R15 EAB

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,367 mi
Last recorded115,367 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 EAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 115,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDERSEAL FRONT TO BACK (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 115,328 miles

Brake performance not tested OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE BROKEN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SEIZED (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (marked in yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDERSEAL FRONT TO BACK (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,389 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 1 Jun 2020 114,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, behind cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,089 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 113,089 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 111,875 miles

Front Brake pipes surface corroded

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Top suspension arm has slight play in front bush

Pass 20 May 2017 110,638 miles

Surface corrosion on n/side front brake pipe.

Surface cracks in front tyre treads.

Pass 13 May 2016 109,458 miles

Nearside Front Surface corrosion to brake pipe

Pass 8 May 2015 107,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 106,319 miles

Slight lift in offside front drop link

Pass 31 May 2013 105,184 miles

ABS pipes - one clip failed by the dipstick.

Aux drive belt cracked.

Drivers seat belt-lazy retraction.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspect play in both inner U/J,s difficult to assess due to wheel brg play.

Fail 22 May 2013 105,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ABS pipes - one clip failed by the dipstick.

Aux drive belt cracked.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges, and side walls "O"zone cracks.

Both intermeadiate silencer boxes have slight blow.

Drivers seat belt-lazy retraction.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak breather pipe on top of engine, r/h side.

Recent underseal applied to brake pipes unable to assess condition.

Suspect play in both inner U/J,s difficult to assess due to wheel brg play.

Wiper blade slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 101,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 99,599 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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R15 EAB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R15 EAB, 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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R15 EAB is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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