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R687 MGN

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,573 mi
Last recorded78,573 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 MGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,573 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 76,539 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 76,534 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine bad running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 76,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,397 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 75,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,147 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,275 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,256 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,256 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,083 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 68,083 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,899 miles

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,362 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 64,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,312 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 59,312 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear hub assy slight movement

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,908 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,739 miles

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)

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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R687 MGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R687 MGN, 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 R687 MGN registered?

R687 MGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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