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S88 PMS

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,540 mi
Last recorded173,540 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 PMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 173,540 miles

all spring corroded

free play in front wheel bearings

front upper arm bushes worn

nearside front subframe mounting corroded

underside corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 170,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2014 170,581 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2013 168,897 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

n/s front fender accident damage

n/s/f sub frame prescribed area corroded (mounting)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 168,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

n/s front fender accident damage

n/s/f sub frame prescribed area corroded (mounting)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 161,370 miles

both front chassis legs corroded

both front springs corroded

both rear chassis corroded

both rear sub-frame bushes weak

n/s/f chassis inner wing corroded and poor condition

o/s/f floor corroded

wind screen stone chipped

Fail 23 Jul 2012 161,362 miles

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

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

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)

both front chassis legs corroded

both front springs corroded

both rear chassis corroded

both rear sub-frame bushes weak

front brake pads wearing

n/s/f chassis inner wing corroded and poor condition

o/s/f floor corroded

wind screen stone chipped

Pass 15 Jul 2011 154,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2010 143,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 125,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 103,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 103,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,466 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,983 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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S88 PMS is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S88 PMS, 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 S88 PMS registered?

S88 PMS is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S88 PMS safe to buy?

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