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S748 APJ

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,123 mi
Last recorded163,123 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 APJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 163,123 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint. Oil leak.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 163,123 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint. Oil leak.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 161,724 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 161,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 157,137 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 157,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 154,696 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 146,381 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 146,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 137,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 128,784 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 120,108 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 110,057 miles

Tyres wearing near to limit †Rear brake discs starting to rust †

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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S748 APJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S748 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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What year was S748 APJ registered?

S748 APJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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