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R70 DEV

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,821 mi
Last recorded134,821 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 DEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 134,821 miles

Both front inner sills corroded outside a prescribed area

Off side rear lower shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 134,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front inner sills corroded outside a prescribed area

Off side rear lower shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 128,986 miles

Both front lower inner wings corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side door mirror damaged

Near side front inner sill corroded outside a prescribed area,

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

Off side front inner upper wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 128,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front lower inner wings corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side door mirror damaged

Near side front inner sill corroded outside a prescribed area,

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

Off side front inner upper wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 121,769 miles

Both front outer sills corroded outside a prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2012 119,649 miles

Near side front chassis showing light corrosion

Off side rear lower pivot bush showing slight movement

Off side rear lower shock absorber bush has slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2012 119,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Near side front chassis showing light corrosion

Off side rear lower pivot bush showing slight movement

Off side rear lower shock absorber bush has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2011 116,598 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear fuel pipes lightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 112,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 112,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 107,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 107,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,934 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 99,934 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 83,371 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 77,312 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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R70 DEV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R70 DEV, 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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R70 DEV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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