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R909 RBY

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,811 mi
Last recorded131,811 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 RBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/offside front inner wing rusting

Fail 4 Mar 2013 131,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/offside front inner wing rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2012 128,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to o/s/f

outside edges of front tyres worn

underside has corrosion

v slight play at o/s/r wheel

wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Mar 2012 128,088 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

corrosion to o/s/f

outside edges of front tyres worn

underside has corrosion

v slight play at o/s/r wheel

wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Apr 2011 126,001 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 124,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 124,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 122,208 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 121,689 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 114,262 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 99,106 miles

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

inner edges of front tyres nealy bald

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 RBY is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R909 RBY, 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 R909 RBY registered?

R909 RBY is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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