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S474 KGN

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,789 mi
Last recorded95,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 KGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 95,789 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 94,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,666 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center stop light not working

drivers mirror deteriorating but not yet effecting view to rear

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,889 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,324 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,098 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,224 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,713 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 68,713 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,209 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,054 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,979 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,813 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,375 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 51,667 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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S474 KGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S474 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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What year was S474 KGN registered?

S474 KGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S474 KGN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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