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R929 SWR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Lpg 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,993 mi
Last recorded104,993 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 SWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 104,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,441 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,882 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 99,283 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 94,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 90,028 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,879 miles

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,848 miles

sidewall cut to n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 78,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 72,554 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,888 miles

front number plate cracked

o\s\r and n\s\r tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play on sterring wheel top bearing

o\s\f and n\s\f tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2009 69,886 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate cracked

o\s\r and n\s\r tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play on sterring wheel top bearing

o\s\f and n\s\f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,676 miles

both front coil springs corroded at seating end on wishbones

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,141 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 44,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R929 SWR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R929 SWR, 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 R929 SWR registered?

R929 SWR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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