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R12 BAT

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2024 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,009 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,755 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,202 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,579 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,626 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 68,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,341 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,341 miles

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)

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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R12 BAT is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R12 BAT, 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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R12 BAT is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R12 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 BAT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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