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S309 CAE

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,266 mi
Last recorded125,266 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 CAE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 125,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,802 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 119,154 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 119,154 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 117,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 115,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 114,258 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 88,134 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 88,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 81,907 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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S309 CAE 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 S309 CAE, 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 S309 CAE registered?

S309 CAE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S309 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S309 CAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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