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R116 CGA

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,491 mi
Last recorded181,491 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 CGA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 181,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2018 181,490 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 16 Jan 2018 181,026 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside unable to see inner brake pads at time of test (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 174,533 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 174,526 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER PIPE SPLIT (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RUSTY AND HOLED (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RUSTY AND HOLED (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 168,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 163,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 154,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

general underbody surface corrosion

rear section of fuel pipe corroded

wiperblade starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 23 Nov 2012 152,215 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 152,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 150,451 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 147,450 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general underbody surface rust

slight wear nearside rear suspension/hub lower fulcrum bearings

Fail 2 Nov 2010 147,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general underbody surface rust

slight wear nearside rear suspension/hub lower fulcrum bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2009 144,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 143,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 138,964 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 138,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 133,948 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2006 128,351 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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R116 CGA 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 63.2%.

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 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 R116 CGA, 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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R116 CGA is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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