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S848 RHL

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 RHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,451 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST BOXES DETERIORATING & SLIGHTLY BLOWING

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT & REAR NO.PLATES DETERIORATING

FRONT WIPER DETERIORATING

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Fail 14 Oct 2009 94,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH REAR EXHAUST BOXES DETERIORATING & SLIGHTLY BLOWING

COOLANT LEAK

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT & REAR NO.PLATES DETERIORATING

FRONT WIPER DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Fail 28 Oct 2008 88,617 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

FRONT WIPER DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE REAR EXHUAST BOX DETERIORATING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

SPARE WHEEL DAMAGED

Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,617 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

FRONT WIPER DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE REAR EXHUAST BOX DETERIORATING

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

SPARE WHEEL DAMAGED

Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,552 miles

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

rear brake pads look low

slight movement in front top wishbone bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,818 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front top wishbone bushes movement

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

slight movement in rear a frame bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2006 72,800 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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S848 RHL 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 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 S848 RHL, 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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S848 RHL is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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