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R713 GRG

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,838 mi
Last recorded153,838 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 GRG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 153,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 149,126 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes surface rust

both sills surface rust

nearside front chassis rust

offside rear indicator bulb pale

rust around rear subframe mount

slight play offside rack

Pass 22 Dec 2011 145,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front chassis surface rust

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

offside rear indicator bulb pale

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear cross member mounts surface rust

slight play offside rack

Fail 19 Dec 2011 145,642 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front chassis surface rust

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

offside rear indicator bulb pale

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear cross member mounts surface rust

slight play offside rack

Pass 14 Dec 2010 140,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes surface rust

offside rear indicator bulb pale

Fail 14 Dec 2010 140,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes surface rust

offside rear indicator bulb pale

Pass 14 Dec 2009 135,601 miles

offside rear indicator bulb pale

rear panel damage

Rear bumper insecure

front to rear metal brake pipes surface rust

gear lever not in line

Pass 22 Dec 2008 130,485 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 127,307 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 126,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 124,587 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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R713 GRG is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R713 GRG, 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 R713 GRG registered?

R713 GRG is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R713 GRG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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