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R916 ADP

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,465 mi
Last recorded123,465 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 ADP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 123,446 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 122,323 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

interior mirror u/s

suspension fault warning intermittent on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2021 120,804 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 120,804 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 119,611 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor holed & corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 118,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 118,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,173 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 113,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 113,135 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,967 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 111,967 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,036 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 109,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 109,310 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,038 miles

Fairly large engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 96,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,041 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 85,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,891 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 81,242 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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R916 ADP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R916 ADP, 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 R916 ADP registered?

R916 ADP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R916 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 ADP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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