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R12 DMC

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,361 mi
Last recorded81,361 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DMC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 80,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 80,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 78,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,358 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,059 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 77,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,437 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre "ON" wear limit.

suspension warning light on.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 64,456 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in both rear hubs

Pass 3 Feb 2006 54,887 miles

accident damage to n/s of front subframe.

movement in o/s/r hub assembly.

parking brake efficiency on pass limit.

wear in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint.

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 DMC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DMC, 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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What year was R12 DMC registered?

R12 DMC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R12 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 DMC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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