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S185 AJE

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,787 mi
Last recorded67,787 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 AJE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,787 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 58,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,435 miles

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

Nearside front inner sill corner slightly corroded

Offside front inner sill corner slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,425 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

O/s steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 53,425 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

O/s steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,993 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 49,109 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2008 44,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front wing dented

surface corrosion appering under car

unusal sound comming from engine

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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S185 AJE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S185 AJE, 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 S185 AJE registered?

S185 AJE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S185 AJE safe to buy?

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