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S742 RCL

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 RCL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,537 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,808 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 96,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,949 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on the inner edge

Front wiper blade slightly smear screen

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,921 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,921 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,406 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f brake caliper piston gaiter adrift .

windscreen wipers do not turn off correctly .

Fail 30 Aug 2011 61,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f brake caliper piston gaiter adrift .

windscreen wipers do not turn off correctly .

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light has one bulb n/w

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,813 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2008 43,813 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f suspension components have oil conanamation from leaking pas cooler

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,000 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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S742 RCL is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver 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 S742 RCL, 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 S742 RCL registered?

S742 RCL is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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