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S589 HCG

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,708 mi
Last recorded115,708 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 HCG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,708 miles

oil leak (right hand bank)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Aug 2015 113,088 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 112,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissions only just met

n/s/f inner wheel arch by metal pipe has some corrosion

o/s/f chassis/out rigger has corrosion

rear axle has a oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,672 miles

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

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

both front brake flexes have slight cracking

both rear suspension hub assemblies have some movement

rear axle has oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 109,669 miles

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

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

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

both front brake flexes have slight cracking

both rear suspension hub assemblies have some movement

rear axle has oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2012 105,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 101,991 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 92,394 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,167 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,867 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight corrossion near side front inner wing

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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S589 HCG is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S589 HCG, 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 S589 HCG registered?

S589 HCG is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S589 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S589 HCG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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