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R915 FGN

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

145,718 mi
Last recorded145,718 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 FGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 145,718 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 145,716 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 142,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 142,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 140,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 136,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 133,729 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 133,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 131,708 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 131,706 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,613 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 129,985 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,088 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 129,088 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Pass 28 Oct 2016 128,247 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 125,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 125,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 121,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,538 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 29 Apr 2013 115,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 Jan 2012 110,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,849 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 105,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 96,093 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 96,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 87,648 miles

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

rear no. plate de- laminating.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 87,648 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear no. plate de- laminating.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 79,540 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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R915 FGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R915 FGN, 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 R915 FGN registered?

R915 FGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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