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R81 VVP

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,143 mi
Last recorded118,143 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 VVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,143 miles

corrosion on brake pipes / vehicle underside corroded/ slight wear in track rod ends

Fail 28 Feb 2011 118,143 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes / vehicle underside corroded/ slight wear in track rod ends

Pass 26 Jan 2010 115,636 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 115,634 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 111,492 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front wheel bearing slight roughness change soon

wheel alignment check

Pass 28 Jan 2008 106,320 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 103,183 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R81 VVP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R81 VVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R81 VVP registered?

R81 VVP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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