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S888 SSR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,258 mi
Last recorded135,258 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 SSR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2024 135,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear main (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 132,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on floor to sills / corrosion on front bottom arms / corrosion on suspension units / under seal on under body

fuel pipes corroding / corrosion on front sub frame /

slight rear diff leak / slight power steering weap / n/s/f inner wing [near brake pipe mount corroding x weak]

Fail 28 Apr 2023 132,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on floor to sills / corrosion on front bottom arms / corrosion on suspension units / under seal on under body

fuel pipes corroding / corrosion on front sub frame /

slight rear diff leak / slight power steering weap / n/s/f inner wing [near brake pipe mount corroding x weak]

Pass 22 Apr 2022 126,757 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2022 126,757 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

complete underside covered in underseal at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2022 126,688 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both - nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

entire underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2021 126,250 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to floor pan not within prescribed areas at time of test

Offside Front corrosion to sill not within prescribed areas at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

light corrosion to all 4 jacking points/outriggers not excessive at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 120,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,577 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,826 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 89,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 89,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2006 84,199 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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S888 SSR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S888 SSR, 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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S888 SSR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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