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S618 CBW

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,908 mi
Last recorded38,908 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 CBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,908 miles

Drivers door mirror body taped together

Offside silencer heat shield insecure

Slight play in rear hubs(possibly rear driveshaft u.j's)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front and rear chassis in state of corrosion. vehicle underside corroding generally

Fail 3 Feb 2009 38,758 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Drivers door mirror body taped together

Offside silencer heat shield insecure

Slight play in rear hubs(possibly rear driveshaft u.j's)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front and rear chassis in state of corrosion. vehicle underside corroding generally

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,545 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 27,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust has some corrosion.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 3,726 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 3,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S618 CBW is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S618 CBW, 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 S618 CBW registered?

S618 CBW is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S618 CBW safe to buy?

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