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S496 ERC

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,286 mi
Last recorded142,286 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 ERC
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 142,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 140,000 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 139,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 137,954 miles

slight play in nearside front lower shocker bush

Pass 20 Jul 2009 136,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 134,960 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 130,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 130,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 104,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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S496 ERC is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S496 ERC, 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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What year was S496 ERC registered?

S496 ERC is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S496 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 ERC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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