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S440 LRA

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,812 mi
Last recorded139,812 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 LRA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 139,812 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Feb 2016 139,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 136,364 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 136,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nsf floor pan corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 135,441 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 135,439 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2012 134,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 131,813 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 129,078 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 129,076 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 125,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 123,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 118,180 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 118,180 miles

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2006 112,915 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 105,624 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 105,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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S440 LRA 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 64.7%.

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 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 S440 LRA, 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 S440 LRA registered?

S440 LRA is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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