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R708 PEL

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 PEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 86,493 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,913 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,916 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,398 miles

cuts to nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,426 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,555 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 35,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,176 miles

both front tyres perishing no cords exposed

Fail 12 Jan 2012 32,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,850 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,815 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 28,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,120 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 28,120 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,624 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R708 PEL is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R708 PEL, 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 R708 PEL registered?

R708 PEL is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R708 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 PEL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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