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B16 WJJ

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,208 mi
Last recorded138,208 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 WJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 138,208 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILLS TO FLOOR AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BOLTED TO MONOCOQUE CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES INNER TREADS WORN TO WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BBJ COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HI LINE (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 137,451 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 137,012 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 133,264 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 133,264 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,967 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 91,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,056 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 79,730 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,648 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)

play in o/s and n/s rear hubs

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,367 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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B16 WJJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B16 WJJ, 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 B16 WJJ registered?

B16 WJJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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The MOT history for B16 WJJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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