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S550 CDE

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,061 mi
Last recorded84,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 CDE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,061 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in both rear hubs/drive shafts

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,723 miles

play in rear hubs

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,182 miles

power steering cooler starting to show signs of leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,425 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,610 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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S550 CDE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S550 CDE, 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 S550 CDE registered?

S550 CDE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S550 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 CDE shows 9 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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