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G8 ERL

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,188 mi
Last recorded89,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 ERL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 89,188 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight judder n/s/r

Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight judder n/s/r

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,868 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 87,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 85,715 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 85,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gear box mount has excessive play

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2012 83,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear gearbox mounting worn

Pass 7 May 2011 83,098 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 18 Mar 2008 82,929 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 82,921 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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G8 ERL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 ERL, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G8 ERL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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