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S5 JJW

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,867 mi
Last recorded119,867 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,867 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 119,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 118,333 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 118,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 117,853 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 114,000 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 113,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 112,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 111,117 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 104,758 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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S5 JJW is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S5 JJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S5 JJW?

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What year was S5 JJW registered?

S5 JJW is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S5 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 JJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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