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R690 XBV

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,715 mi
Last recorded141,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 XBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 141,715 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 141,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 139,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 138,171 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 137,746 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 134,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 126,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 115,619 miles

both rear brake flexy hoses show corrossion to metal ferules, advise hoses replaced when brakes replaced

front and rear discs in poor condition, front and rear pads wearing thin..advisc discs replaced at pad change

Fail 14 Nov 2008 115,619 miles

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

both rear brake flexy hoses show corrossion to metal ferules, advise hoses replaced when brakes replaced

front and rear discs in poor condition, front and rear pads wearing thin..advisc discs replaced at pad change

Pass 24 Feb 2007 108,773 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 107,820 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 101,939 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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R690 XBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R690 XBV, 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 R690 XBV registered?

R690 XBV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R690 XBV safe to buy?

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