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R189 WWO

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

76,258 mi
Last recorded76,258 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 WWO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,258 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear doors and o/s rear wheel arch are damaged but no sharp edges present

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake imbalance is 22% and just below maximum allowable limit of 25%

n/s rear tyre is worn bald on inner edge and on the legal limit

oil on pas pipes and steering rack but no obvious pas leaks seen

part of high level stop lamp is not working but less than 50%

vertical play in both rear hubs, this is normal for this type of vehicle and not considered excessive

Fail 25 Jul 2012 76,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear doors and o/s rear wheel arch are damaged but no sharp edges present

front brake imbalance is 22% and just below maximum allowable limit of 25%

n/s rear tyre is worn bald on inner edge and on the legal limit

oil on pas pipes and steering rack but no obvious pas leaks seen

part of high level stop lamp is not working but less than 50%

vertical play in both rear hubs, this is normal for this type of vehicle and not considered excessive

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,850 miles

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

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

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

offside rear door damaged

severe oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,786 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 66,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,263 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 65,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear doors damaged

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 65,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exssive engine and gear box oil leaks

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front wiper blade smearing slightly

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower of front bumper insercure

Near and offside rear doors damaged

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

Slight movement in rear suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,964 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

engine oil leak

Fail 22 May 2008 63,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 63,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

top and bottom movement in both rear wheels

Fail 19 May 2008 63,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

top and bottom movement in both rear wheels

Pass 29 May 2007 63,040 miles

CHECK O/S/R BRAKE PIPE (TAKE WHEEL OFF)

LONG TRAVEL ON FOOTBAKE

Fail 19 Dec 2006 62,001 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on sub-frames,suspension,inner sills,chassis,steering pipes,floor

nearside front tyre sidewall split

offside front chassis split

offside front wheel binding slightly

slight play rear diff bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 58,379 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R189 WWO is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 R189 WWO, 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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R189 WWO is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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