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R313 HYJ

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 HYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,288 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 156,091 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 156,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 154,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 152,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside & nearside front floor to sill corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 5 Sep 2012 152,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside & nearside front floor to sill corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2011 149,521 miles

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

both front inner arches very rusty

both front inner sills holed

Fail 7 Sep 2011 149,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

both front inner arches very rusty

both front inner sills holed

Pass 6 Sep 2010 147,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 143,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2009 143,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 134,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 127,645 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 121,314 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 121,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R313 HYJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R313 HYJ, 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 R313 HYJ registered?

R313 HYJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R313 HYJ safe to buy?

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