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R163 TTS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 TTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 86,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

car heavily covered in underseal

Pass 10 May 2018 82,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 77,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,214 miles

All suspension springs corroded.

Floor corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 75,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All suspension springs corroded.

Floor corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2011 73,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,922 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

oil leak - sump corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,351 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,636 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 61,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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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R163 TTS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R163 TTS, 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 R163 TTS registered?

R163 TTS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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