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S654 JBK

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,701 mi
Last recorded119,701 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 JBK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,701 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 118,104 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 115,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 115,654 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 108,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 108,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 104,500 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system damaged

nearside and offside front tyres damaged outer sidwalls

offside rear tyre worn low inner tread

Fail 29 Aug 2008 104,500 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system damaged

nearside and offside front tyres damaged outer sidwalls

rear tyres worn low inner tread

Pass 31 Aug 2007 101,508 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 93,732 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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S654 JBK is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black 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 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 S654 JBK, 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 S654 JBK registered?

S654 JBK is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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