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S400 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,727 mi
Last recorded106,727 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,727 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 106,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 106,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outermost bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 106,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outermost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,134 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 104,129 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,494 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,107 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,097 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,140 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 71,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,039 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 58,039 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 45,285 miles

couldn't test nearside rear seatbelt properly with child seat in place.

Pass 24 May 2006 34,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S400 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S400 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 S400 XJR registered?

S400 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S400 XJR safe to buy?

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