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R183 KNR

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,910 mi
Last recorded106,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 KNR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,334 miles

O/S/F inner tyre worn.

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,190 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise only rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise only rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,785 miles

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

both dip beam aims low limit

both front inner wings corroded/ under wheel arches

both rear brake hoses ferrels rusted

near side door mirror loose

off side centre silencer/ minor repair with exhaust paste

off side front brake very slight bind

power steering pipe across rear / of front sub frame rusted

wiper slight smear

Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,785 miles

both dip beam aims low limit

both front inner wings corroded/ under wheel arches

both rear brake hoses ferrels rusted

near side door mirror loose

off side centre silencer/ minor repair with exhaust paste

off side front brake very slight bind

power steering pipe across rear / of front sub frame rusted

wiper slight smear

Pass 12 Sep 2007 92,711 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 89,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

wiper wearing

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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R183 KNR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R183 KNR, 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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R183 KNR is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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