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R927 FWC

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,295 mi
Last recorded153,295 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 FWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 153,295 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension/wheel bearing

Fail 15 May 2026 153,293 miles

Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension/wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2024 151,401 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 11 Dec 2023 151,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 150,613 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 150,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 147,268 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 146,967 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,535 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 143,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 138,976 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 134,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 128,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 118,100 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 118,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 109,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 102,015 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 98,666 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 86,142 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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R927 FWC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R927 FWC, 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 R927 FWC registered?

R927 FWC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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