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S495 BTN

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,375 mi
Last recorded192,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 BTN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 192,375 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 192,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 191,987 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 191,164 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 189,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 188,033 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 188,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 186,829 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 185,750 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 183,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 182,162 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 178,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 171,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 161,033 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 160,834 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 154,193 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 154,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 148,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 138,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 128,500 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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S495 BTN 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 81%.

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 S495 BTN, 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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S495 BTN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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