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R164 NHP

1998 Jaguar Xj

Purple Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,748 mi
Last recorded109,748 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 NHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,748 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,542 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [had a repair done and coverd with under seal] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [had repair done and coverd with under seal] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,001 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,795 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,421 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,576 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,288 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 78,511 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 67,873 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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R164 NHP is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Purple with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R164 NHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R164 NHP registered?

R164 NHP is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R164 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 NHP shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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