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R18 PCM

1998 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 PCM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,954 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 86,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,436 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/side and o/side front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,390 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 81,390 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s & n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 79,714 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing / chassis split (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,158 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 78,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,543 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 76,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 69,190 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 67,408 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,876 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,428 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,136 miles

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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R18 PCM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R18 PCM, 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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R18 PCM is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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