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R191 BWY

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 BWY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018
Pass 28 Feb 2017

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015
Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 86,733 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 86,729 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,447 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 80,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,267 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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R191 BWY is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R191 BWY, 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 R191 BWY registered?

R191 BWY is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R191 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 BWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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