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R808 OUY

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

163,550 mi
Last recorded163,550 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 OUY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 163,550 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 159,045 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 157,574 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe (7.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 156,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 155,027 miles

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

all x4 tyres deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2014 153,993 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 152,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 150,752 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 149,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 146,395 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 142,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 138,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 133,647 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 21 Feb 2007 133,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 21 Jan 2006 115,126 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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R808 OUY is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R808 OUY, 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 R808 OUY registered?

R808 OUY is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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