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R808 TGF

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,880 mi
Last recorded106,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 TGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 106,880 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 106,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both door mirrors not 100%

n/s/f chassis rail and both inner sills are rusty

slight brake noise from both front discs

Fail 31 Dec 2010 98,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 98,758 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 93,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,326 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,624 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 74,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,564 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 64,564 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,601 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 TGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R808 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

R808 TGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R808 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 TGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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