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R987 VOV

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,929 mi
Last recorded136,929 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 VOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 136,929 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 136,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sill/wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

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

o/s/f chassis rail (behind suspension leg) corroded and cracking but not affecting braking or steering

Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower lower arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2016 132,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower lower arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower lower arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2015 126,166 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE LOOSE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' SMALL STONE CHIP (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 118,147 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INSIDE

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,107 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,448 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC'S HAS SURFACE RUST

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR OF VEHICLE,UNDER REAR IS CORRODED SURFACE RUST ONLY

Pass 12 Dec 2007 91,018 miles

advise on middle and rear exhaust sections may require replacement in near future monitor tempory repair has been maid to middle boxes although not blowing at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2006 84,117 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 84,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 82,748 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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R987 VOV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R987 VOV, 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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R987 VOV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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