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R139 AAR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,297 mi
Last recorded58,297 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 AAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,297 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 57,372 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 57,371 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,094 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,804 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 50,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,730 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general underbody corrosion

number plates seperating/in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,301 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,972 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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R139 AAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R139 AAR, 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 R139 AAR registered?

R139 AAR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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