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S898 TWC

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 TWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 97,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2016 96,540 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

under body rust

Pass 30 May 2015 95,758 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 93,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,862 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre weraing inner edge, rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,886 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,886 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads low advise replace

near side front under wheel arch area corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear pads worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,472 miles

both front coil spriings corroded

coolant leak

corrosion on rear chassis rails

diff leaking

near/side/rear tyre tread close to limit

slight play in both rear half shafts

Fail 31 Jul 2009 78,472 miles

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

corrosion on rear chassis rails

diff leaking

both front coil spriings corroded

coolant leak

near/side/rear tyre tread close to limit

off/side/front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear half shafts

Fail 7 Aug 2008 71,537 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,537 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,252 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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S898 TWC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S898 TWC, 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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S898 TWC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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