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R918 HAV

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,531 mi
Last recorded132,531 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 HAV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 132,531 miles

rear subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive

Fail 4 Mar 2014 132,531 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,633 miles

2 new tyres to rear axel

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 122,167 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 114,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion nearside handbrake cable

slight corrosion offside handbrake cable

Fail 20 Jun 2011 114,439 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion nearside handbrake cable

slight corrosion offside handbrake cable

Pass 24 Aug 2010 111,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2010 111,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,378 miles

front brake pads worn thin n/s/r tyre close to tread depth limit

Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,557 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 81,474 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 81,294 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

one high level lamp not working

slight exhaust blow from center boxes

Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R918 HAV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R918 HAV, 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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R918 HAV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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