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12 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Lpg 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,307 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,049 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,365 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 38,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,690 miles

slight play in osf track rod end also osf inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,688 miles

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

slight play in osf inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,848 miles

osr hub bearing slight play

slight movement between rack to subframe bushes not considerd as exsessive

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,448 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 22,446 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

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

Offside Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,457 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 19,446 miles

Inner Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,797 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 17,661 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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12 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 3,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 98,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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12 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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