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40 WXG

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,756 mi
Last recorded148,756 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 WXG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 148,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 144,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 137,033 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 129,055 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 128,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 119,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 113,105 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs slightly pitted

advise slight play in o/s/f seat back

Pass 7 Jul 2007 104,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,552 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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40 WXG is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 40 WXG, 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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What year was 40 WXG registered?

40 WXG is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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