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S872 OFJ

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 OFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 98,730 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 98,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 96,694 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2016 96,694 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2015 94,666 miles

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

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

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

both front upper shocker mount areas rusty neither holed at time of test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear outer sill rusty - not holed at time of test

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 May 2014 93,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 91,049 miles

handbrake poor reading requires attention

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 87,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 81,552 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 77,883 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 73,701 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 69,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,004 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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S872 OFJ 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 86.7%.

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 S872 OFJ, 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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S872 OFJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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