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R40 JGR

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,955 mi
Last recorded95,955 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 JGR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 95,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,306 miles

underguards fitted to front of car

Fail 25 Aug 2023 94,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underguards fitted to front of car

Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 94,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,403 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 91,692 miles

Front front disc corroded

Nearside Rear drop link bush cracking

Offside Rear drop link bush cracking

Rear rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2019 90,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 87,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,304 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,915 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 71,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,943 miles

front and rear number plates legibility changed

Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear number plates legibility changed

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,236 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 66,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge just passable

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,456 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 57,866 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,889 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,731 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 51,731 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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R40 JGR is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 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 R40 JGR, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R40 JGR registered?

R40 JGR is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is R40 JGR safe to buy?

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