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S540 SWE

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,232 mi
Last recorded40,232 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 SWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,706 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,669 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension parts heavily corroded

oil leak around oil cooler

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 39,651 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 39,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,640 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front springs corroding

underbody starting to rust

Pass 20 May 2008 39,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,007 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,143 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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S540 SWE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S540 SWE, 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 S540 SWE registered?

S540 SWE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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