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S481 ADP

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,972 mi
Last recorded85,972 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 ADP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 85,960 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,612 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 85,612 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,300 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 85,300 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,713 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,315 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,548 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,341 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 72,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,723 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,723 miles

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

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 7 Dec 2010 67,266 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,886 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 62,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 60,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,301 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 54,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,638 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both differential side bearings

Fail 7 Jul 2006 51,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both differential side bearings

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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S481 ADP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S481 ADP, 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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S481 ADP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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