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R796 MTS

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,886 mi
Last recorded110,886 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 MTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis leg at floor pan

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion to floor pan

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Mirror deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2018 110,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis leg at floor pan

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion to floor pan

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Mirror deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2017 110,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under vehicle , front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis leg at floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all fuel pipes cxorroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 109,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,045 miles

All suspension corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front inner wings corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2015 109,045 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering To leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

All suspension corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front inner wings corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 108,399 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 108,399 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 107,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r lower door frame / sill corroded .

Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,155 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f inner upper wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre cut on inner wall

o/s/r lower door frame corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2012 106,155 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f inner upper wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre cut on inner wall

o/s/r lower door frame corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 104,718 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f shock top mount plate corroded

o/s/r inner door jamb at sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,162 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 31 Oct 2009 102,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,276 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 98,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 97,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 95,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,626 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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R796 MTS is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R796 MTS, 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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R796 MTS is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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