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S842 BBD

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,385 mi
Last recorded142,385 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 BBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2010 142,385 miles

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

corrosio to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

corrosion to offside front inner wing behind backing to chassis rail

slight blowing exhaust box cracked nearside middle box

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 17 Sep 2010 142,385 miles

corrosio to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

corrosion to offside front inner wing behind backing to chassis rail

slight blowing exhaust box cracked nearside middle box

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 15 Oct 2009 133,421 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 121,992 miles

corrosion to offside ,nearside floor pans & chassis

Fail 19 Aug 2008 121,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion to offside ,nearside floor pans & chassis

Pass 6 Oct 2007 112,997 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 106,049 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 106,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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S842 BBD is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S842 BBD, 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 S842 BBD registered?

S842 BBD is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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