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R162 JDM

1998 Jaguar Xj

Purple Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,069 mi
Last recorded104,069 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 JDM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 104,069 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,065 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 104,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,057 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 99,196 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,360 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle, floor pans, sills and chassis sections surface corrotion

Fail 18 Oct 2012 95,358 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle, floor pans, sills and chassis sections surface corrotion

Pass 23 Nov 2011 93,172 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 93,171 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,392 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 88,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 88,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front brake back plate slightly catches brake disc

Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 67,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 61,494 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 61,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R162 JDM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Purple with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R162 JDM, 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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R162 JDM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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