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S499 BTN

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,468 mi
Last recorded74,468 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 BTN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,042 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,365 miles

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 27 Jul 2006 63,087 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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S499 BTN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S499 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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What year was S499 BTN registered?

S499 BTN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S499 BTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S499 BTN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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