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S499 KGN

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,157 mi
Last recorded92,157 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 92,157 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 92,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,395 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 85,293 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 85,293 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 KGN 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 60%.

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 S499 KGN, 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 KGN registered?

S499 KGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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