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S538 JGT

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,357 mi
Last recorded116,357 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 JGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,357 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 116,357 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 113,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 112,916 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 110,521 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 107,657 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2009 102,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 100,578 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 17 Oct 2006 89,563 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 77,640 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 77,608 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S538 JGT is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S538 JGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S538 JGT registered?

S538 JGT is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S538 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 JGT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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