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S34 FWS

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,633 mi
Last recorded188,633 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 FWS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 188,633 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light has bulbs not working

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded on chassis rail

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

both rear silencer clamps heavily corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 188,633 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light has bulbs not working

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded on chassis rail

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

both rear silencer clamps heavily corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 187,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front exhaust flexy leaking

nearside front inner arch heavily corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 187,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front exhaust flexy leaking

nearside front inner arch heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 182,536 miles

auto transmission leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 172,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r hub

Fail 18 May 2012 160,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 160,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 144,095 miles

corrosion building under offside front wheel arch

Pass 24 Feb 2010 130,015 miles

general light under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/f coil springs corroded.....

n/s/f tyre tread getting close to limit.....

n/s/r brake hose ferule corroded....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit.....

wet test...

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

wiper smears.....

Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,451 miles

corrosion behind n/s/f shock absorber.....

general light under body corrosion.....

n/s & o/s/f coil springs corroding....

n/s & o/s/r brake hose ferules corroding....

n/s/f brake hose starting to split....

windscreen damage , not excessive....

Pass 1 Feb 2008 101,183 miles

corrosion behind n/s/f shock absorber , advise attension...

n/s & o/s/r brake hose ferules corroded....

windscreen damage , not yet excessive.....

Pass 6 Dec 2006 83,447 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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S34 FWS is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S34 FWS, 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 S34 FWS registered?

S34 FWS is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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