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S449 KGN

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,680 mi
Last recorded104,680 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 KGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 104,680 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 104,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,817 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,202 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,599 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 101,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,857 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 99,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 94,951 miles

both front inner brake pads not visable

power steering pipe has surface rust

Fail 10 Jun 2011 94,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front inner brake pads not visable

power steering pipe has surface rust

Fail 17 Jun 2010 92,756 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,756 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 87,325 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 87,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 80,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 76,041 miles

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

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

front wheel tracking

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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S449 KGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S449 KGN, 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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S449 KGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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