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S4 XKS

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,708 mi
Last recorded52,708 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,708 miles

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged electrochromatic discolouration but image not distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forearm bush perished/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing a bolt/sheared where mounts to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forearm bush perished/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged electrochromatic discolouration but image not distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure vee mounting rubbers detached/corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure vee mounting rubbers detached/corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged electrochromatic discolouration but image not distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forearm bush perished/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing a bolt/sheared where mounts to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forearm bush perished/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged electrochromatic discolouration but image not distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,904 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,276 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake mechanism partaily seized not effecting operation

o/s/r tyre has slight perishing/splitting to outer side wall

Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,276 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake mechanism partaily seized not effecting operation

o/s/r tyre has slight perishing/splitting to outer side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,586 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,850 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 32,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 25,495 miles

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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S4 XKS is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S4 XKS, 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 S4 XKS registered?

S4 XKS is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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