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R188 LVE

1998 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,345 mi
Last recorded119,345 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 LVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 119,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion on underbody

Pass 30 Apr 2012 118,900 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 118,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 116,209 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2009 109,024 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2009 109,024 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 100,175 miles

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

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

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

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

high stop brake light 1 bulb inop ok for test as othyers do work

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boots both split

Fail 18 Feb 2008 100,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both n/s/f bottom ball joint and track rod end tested seems ok but excess play in wheel bearing made testing a bit harder .

high stop brake light 1 bulb inop ok for test as othyers do work

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boots both split

Pass 17 Feb 2007 95,320 miles

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

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

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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R188 LVE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R188 LVE, 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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R188 LVE is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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