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T478 SBJ

1999 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,033 mi
Last recorded144,033 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xkr72,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 SBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 144,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 140,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 140,538 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 137,344 miles

play on o/s/rear wheel

slight blow on o/s/rear silencer

Pass 7 Oct 2009 132,922 miles

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

rear exhausts blowing

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2008 126,775 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front pads getting low

o/s/r light unit cracked

stone chips to screen

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 2 Oct 2007 119,555 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 119,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 105,614 miles

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

both rear silencers breaking up and have slight leeks

slight play on o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 29 Sep 2005 91,926 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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T478 SBJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 72,935 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T478 SBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T478 SBJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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