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S20 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,897 mi
Last recorded25,897 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,836 miles

Both front suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,620 miles

Both front suspension coil springs rusty at bottom

Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,483 miles

Slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,754 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,541 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,882 miles

both front tyres close to minimum limit

Fail 15 Aug 2007 23,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front and rear tyres bald on inner edges.

Fail 16 Aug 2006 23,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front and rear tyres bald on inner edges.

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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S20 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S20 XJR, 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 S20 XJR registered?

S20 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S20 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 XJR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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