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R88 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,142 mi
Last recorded128,142 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 128,142 miles

both front & n/s rear tyres starting to crack in bottoms of tread

Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,304 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 126,280 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 122,991 miles

rear end o/s sill getting weak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 121,393 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 118,979 miles

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

side wall of n/s rear tyre scuffed & perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 117,056 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 116,191 miles

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

rusting in o/s rear sill back

worn edges on front tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2007 114,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 111,660 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 110,129 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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R88 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R88 XJR, 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 R88 XJR registered?

R88 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R88 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 XJR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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