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S711 APJ

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,960 mi
Last recorded143,960 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS711 APJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 143,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 142,126 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 141,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 141,871 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,469 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 134,469 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 133,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 130,294 miles

front subframe bushes slight movement

nearside and offside floor pans slightly corroded

nearside and offside front outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear driveshaft u.j's slight play

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear sill end caps slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering arms slight play

Fail 16 May 2014 130,290 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front subframe bushes slight movement

nearside and offside floor pans slightly corroded

nearside and offside front outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills to floors slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear driveshafts slight play

rear arches slightly corroded

rear sill end caps slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2013 130,264 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front bottom ball joint gaiter split allowing access of water and dirt.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 125,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 119,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

discs rusty as with standing ????

Pass 8 Jul 2009 117,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 112,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 108,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 105,225 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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S711 APJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S711 APJ, 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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S711 APJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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