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P338 SPU

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 SPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,245 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2018 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wing corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,142 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 89,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,576 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,376 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,930 miles

tinted windows leaflet issued

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,291 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 63,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,140 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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P338 SPU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P338 SPU, 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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P338 SPU is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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