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R170 CWY

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,557 mi
Last recorded122,557 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 CWY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 122,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,654 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 112,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

gear oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 105,656 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 105,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 105,629 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Metal Fuel Pipes,Starting To Corrode At N/S/R Underneath Vehicle.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight Corrosion At Various Areas Underneath Vehicle.

Various Corrosion At O/S/F And N/S/F Inner Wheel Arches(At Chassis Leg Area).

Pass 5 Jan 2008 100,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 94,931 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 94,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 89,896 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 89,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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R170 CWY is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R170 CWY, 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 R170 CWY registered?

R170 CWY is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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