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R12 BWH

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,391 mi
Last recorded129,391 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BWH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 129,391 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 129,389 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 129,351 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 128,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,993 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 127,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 122,980 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 122,944 miles

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

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

FRONT O/S WING CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 120,375 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 118,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,070 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 107,566 miles

front coil springs corroded

front shock lower bushes worn slightly

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,153 miles

corrosion behind n/s/f shock absorber.......

light under body corrosion.......

n/s & o/s/f coil springs corroded......

n/s/f fog lamp lense broken.....

Fail 1 Oct 2008 94,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise tracking check.....

light under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/f coil springs corroded....

n/s/f fog lamp broken...

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge , close to limit , advise replacement a,s,a,p.....

o/s/f tyre tread getting low , worn inside edge....

wiper smears....

Pass 1 Oct 2008 94,731 miles

advise tracking check.....

light under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/f coil springs corroded....

n/s/f fog lamp broken...

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge , close to limit , advise replacement a,s,a,p.....

o/s/f tyre tread getting low , worn inside edge....

wiper smears....

Pass 10 Oct 2007 91,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,727 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 83,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside main lens cracked.

offside lower joint gaiter split.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 70,411 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 70,411 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 BWH is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BWH, 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 BWH is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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