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S5 RHM

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,745 mi
Last recorded170,745 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RHM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 170,745 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 170,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind front shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hole and corrosipon in lower rear corner of both front wings

Fail 5 Jan 2015 170,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 163,898 miles

25% OF HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

AIR BAG LIGHT SHOWING FAULT IN SYSTEM.

CORROSION IN N/S FRONT INNER WING PANEL.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 163,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

25% OF HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

AIR BAG LIGHT SHOWING FAULT IN SYSTEM.

CORROSION HOLES IN N/S AND O/S FRONT INNER SILL PANELS.BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

CORROSION IN N/S FRONT INNER WING PANEL.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 154,020 miles

HEAVY RUST ON N/S FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER.

O/S FRONT INNER SILL HOLED BY CORROSION BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

RUBBER GAITER BROKEN ON N/S FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 153,951 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

HEAVY RUST ON N/S FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER.

O/S FRONT INNER SILL HOLED BY CORROSION BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

RUBBER GAITER BROKEN ON N/S FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 142,081 miles

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER BROKEN

SRS LIGHT SHOWING FAULT IN SYSTEM

Pass 29 Jun 2009 135,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 125,016 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2007 116,511 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 116,511 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 112,507 miles

corrosion on front brake disc surfaces.

hole in n/s front lower ball joint gaiter.

part of high level brake light inoperative.

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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S5 RHM is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S5 RHM, 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 S5 RHM registered?

S5 RHM is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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