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R18 RHS

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,906 mi
Last recorded122,906 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 RHS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 122,906 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 122,906 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 115,554 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 115,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 112,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 112,621 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

ferrules on rear brake hoses corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle n/s mount deterioated

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 RHS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R18 RHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R18 RHS registered?

R18 RHS is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R18 RHS safe to buy?

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