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R186 BLE

1998 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,136 mi
Last recorded93,136 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 BLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,136 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 93,134 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,513 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inside edges.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,985 miles

fuel lines heavily rusted.

rear number plate poor.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 62,104 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 62,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear number plate poor.

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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R186 BLE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R186 BLE, 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 R186 BLE registered?

R186 BLE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R186 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 BLE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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