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R177 TWA

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,637 mi
Last recorded64,637 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 TWA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 64,392 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill/ inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,016 miles

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

Front inner wings corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 62,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front inner wings corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn unevenly, scrubbed edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 31 Mar 2016 59,732 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear a frame bushes dropped

slight corrosion inner wings

Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear a frame bushes dropped

slight corrosion inner wings

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear A frame bushes dropped; no play

front regestration plate cracked

fuel pipes corroding (along the n/s/r)

n/s/f inner wheel arch/chassis leg outer skin corroding

o/s/f inner wheel arch/chassis leg outer skin corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 31 Mar 2015 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear A frame bushes dropped; no play

front regestration plate cracked

fuel pipes corroding (along the n/s/r)

n/s/f inner wheel arch/chassis leg outer skin corroding

o/s/f inner wheel arch/chassis leg outer skin corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,538 miles

various areas of chassis very corroded but not mot fail yet

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,017 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,017 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,802 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,294 miles

N/S/F bottem ball joint cover split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,936 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,051 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,557 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

Corrosion on exhaust system, floorpan and chassis.

slight play/wear in ball joints.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 41,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

Corrosion on exhaust system, floorpan and chassis.

OSF tyre worn low on edge.

slight play/wear in ball joints.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,699 miles

21% front brake imbalance

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

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

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

nsf chassis slightly corroded

slight play/wear in rear wheels

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,086 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 34,085 miles

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

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

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

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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R177 TWA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R177 TWA, 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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R177 TWA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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