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S356 VWE

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,559 mi
Last recorded96,559 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 VWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2015 96,559 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play has play in bearing / hub (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDERBODY EDGE (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play has play in rear bearing / hub (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDERBODY EDGE (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 91,049 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,052 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,582 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,998 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 74,241 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in rear wheel station

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,783 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 66,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,987 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S356 VWE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S356 VWE, 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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S356 VWE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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