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S656 AAP

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,456 mi
Last recorded96,456 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 AAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 96,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 95,222 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 94,293 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 92,812 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,984 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,909 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 90,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,603 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,085 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 84,072 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,937 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,321 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 60,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S656 AAP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S656 AAP, 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 S656 AAP registered?

S656 AAP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S656 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S656 AAP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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