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S270 JHP

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,785 mi
Last recorded127,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 JHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 127,785 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2015 123,407 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to front top inner wings,inner sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 122,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,149 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 121,055 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 119,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 118,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 114,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 114,255 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 107,492 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 102,780 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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S270 JHP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black 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 S270 JHP, 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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S270 JHP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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