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S495 OSL

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,156 mi
Last recorded132,156 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 OSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 132,156 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders close to limit 245/45 ZR 18

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipes at nearside rear under vehicle slightly corroded

Long brake pedal travel

Nearside front fog lamp glass broken

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Aug 2013 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders close to limit 245/45 ZR 18

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipes at nearside rear under vehicle slightly corroded

Long brake pedal travel

Nearside front fog lamp glass broken

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2012 129,027 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Nearside headlamp in poor condition

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

Offside park brake low

Slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 10 Aug 2012 129,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Nearside headlamp in poor condition

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

Offside park brake low

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

Slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 11 Aug 2011 126,455 miles

base of windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2010 125,387 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 125,387 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 124,156 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 120,724 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 120,423 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 108,913 miles

front bumper damaged

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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S495 OSL is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 80,639 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S495 OSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S495 OSL is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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