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R909 MEC

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,141 mi
Last recorded56,141 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 MEC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 56,141 miles

Nearside Front tyres 10 years old

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyres 10 years old

Offside Front tyres 10 years old

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyres 10 years old

Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 55,933 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 55,040 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 55,039 miles

Offside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,214 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,604 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 45,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,798 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,798 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,473 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,167 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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R909 MEC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R909 MEC, 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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R909 MEC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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