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R16 SJG

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 SJG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 101,179 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2025 101,134 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 100,964 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,742 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 100,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside complete heavy underseal front to rear

Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,360 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge has slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 96,445 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sweat patch around sump

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 95,555 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 95,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 94,011 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 94,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,755 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,268 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 86,268 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,308 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,303 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

chassies corroded nearside front above the coil spring

chassis corroded offside front above the coil spring

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,569 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion on front inner wheel arches

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,150 miles

front arches corroding

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wings near brake pipe corrodid

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 75,044 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,715 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,845 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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R16 SJG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R16 SJG, 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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R16 SJG is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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