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S488 KGF

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,349 mi
Last recorded92,349 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 KGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 88,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 81,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,525 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 62,525 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,633 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 57,633 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,062 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,062 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,362 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,119 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 48,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,622 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,765 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 43,765 miles

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

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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S488 KGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S488 KGF, 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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S488 KGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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