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R170 JDM

1998 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,934 mi
Last recorded122,934 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,934 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 122,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 117,590 miles

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

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

play in rear hubs

Fail 23 Jan 2013 117,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

play in rear hubs

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 105,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 99,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,483 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 90,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,173 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,532 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 70,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,127 miles

Nearside 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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R170 JDM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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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What year was R170 JDM registered?

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

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