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S401 BWV

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 BWV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,925 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side front inner wing panel corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,970 miles

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

n/s front inner wheel arh heavily corroded but not significantly weakened

o/s and n/s front tyres worn to limit on inner and outer edges

rear subframe centre section heavily corroded but not significantly weakened

Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,687 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

n/s front inner wheel arh heavily corroded but not significantly weakened

o/s and n/s front tyres worn to limit on inner and outer edges

rear subframe centre section heavily corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,298 miles

n/s/r lower arm inner rear bush worn to limit

Fail 8 Oct 2012 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lower arm inner rear bush worn to limit

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,555 miles

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

n/s front lower balljoint gaiter split

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

n/s front lower balljoint gaiter split

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,824 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,651 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn outer edges

slight corrosion near side front under wing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,624 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,795 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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S401 BWV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S401 BWV, 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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S401 BWV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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