Inspection Date 11/21/2008  

Full VIN: SAJGX2747VC004648   Year: 1997   Engine Cylinders:8  
Mileage: 139806   Make: Jaguar   Engine Liters: 4.0  
Transmission Type: Automatic   Model: XR8   Engine Type: Gas  

  Inspection Area: Overall Rating:
BodyFair
GlassGood
WipersGood
Tires & WheelsGood
Interior ItemsFair
GaugesGood
Audio SystemPoor
Carpet & UpholsteryPoor
TrunkGood
Electrical SystemGood
Under HoodGood
Road TestPoor
Additional Inspection PointsFair

exterior

BodyOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
Front Ding Over 10 / Previously Repaired
Right front Ding 1-3
Right doors Ding 4-6
Right rear Scratch 3-6" / Previously Repaired
Rear Scratch 1-3"
Left rear Scratch 3-6" / Ding 1-3 / Previously Repaired
Left doors Ding 7-9
Left front Dent Over 6" / Ding 4-6
Hood Dent 1-3" / Previously Repaired
RoofOK
Bumpers Scratch Over 6" / Chip 0-1" / Ding 4-6
Trim Ding 4-6
Overall Condition of PaintFair
 
GlassOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
WindshieldOK
Right front windowOK
Right rear windowOK
Rear windowOK
Left rear windowOK
Left front windowOK
WipersOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
Front wipersOK
Front wiper blades Need Repair
Front windshield washerOK
 

Comments on Exterior:

Several small holes in the front bumper, most likely from a dent puller. Front bumper paint is peeling down low, 6-9". 6-9" cracks in front bumper on the left side. Decals with the numeral "1" on both front fenders. Entire car shows runs in paint and debris under the paint as well showing signs of poor prep before being painted. Body rubbing compound residue can be seen in crevices between hood and fenders, bumper, between fenders and doors, etc. Most likely car has been repainted.

Tires and WheelsOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
Condition of tiresFair
Condition of wheelsGood

Comments on Tires and Wheels:

Rear tires are Dunlop "Sport 8080", sized 275/35ZR18. 5/32nds of tread. Front tires are Continental "extremecontact" sized 245/45R18 8/32nds of tread. Aftermarket chrome wheels "BBS" brand.

Interior

TrunkOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
Spare tireOK
CarpetingNot Reported
ToolsOK
CD changerOK
JackOK
Floor panOK
Electrical SystemOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
HeadlightsOK
Turn signalsOK
TaillightsOK
Electric windowsOK
Brake lightsOK
Electric seats Need Repair
Parking lightsOK
 

Comments on Electrical System:

The front/back seat adjuster switch is not working on the right front seat. All other seat adjustments are working fine on the right seat and no issues with the left seat adjusters.

Under HoodOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
Oil leaksNO
Exhaust leaksNO
Exhaust smokeNO
 
Interior ItemsOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
Glove boxOK
Head restsOK
A/C cooling performanceOK
Door panels Need Repair
Heater operationOK
Dash padOK
Hood releaseOK
Vanity mirrors Need Repair
Cigarette lighter Need Repair
 
GaugesOverall Rating: Good

  Details:

 
SpeedometerOK
Oil pressureOK
TachometerOK
Amp meterOK
TemperatureOK
 
Audio SystemOverall Rating: Poor

  Details:

 
Radio Need Repair
Tape player Need Repair
CD player Need Repair
 
Carpet and UpholsteryOverall Rating: Poor

  Details:

 
Front seats Tear Over 6"
Rear seats Tear 3-6"
Headliner Stain Over 6"
Front carpetingOK
Rear carpeting Stain 3-6"
 

Comments on Interior:

1" chip in plastic coating on steering wheel. The leather is heavily cracked on both front seats. Both door panels worn. Radio missing. Jaguar radio in the back seat on top of cardboard box, but unknown if this is a replacement. Spare tire in trunk is a Continental, Spare tire cover board (normally covering the spare), is missing. 6-9" scratch in paint in the trunk. Trunk insulation pulled away from the left inner quarter panel, due to the fact the electric switch is not working on the gas cap protective flap, so the owner is currently reaching thru the insulation and opening the flap by pulling a locking pin. Plastic trim pieces covering the hinges on the front seats are broken off the sides of both front seats. Heavy stains in rear carpets, 3-6". Large amount of stains on headliner/inside of convertible top - 12" plus stains.

Road test

Road TestOverall Rating: Poor

  Details:

 
Brake system - noise, vibration, effortOK
Steering effort - drifting right or left Need Repair
Suspension - performance, noise, rough road test Need Repair
Transmission shift quality, smoothness, effort, slippageOK
Idle Need Repair
Engine operating temperatureOK
Engine noise Need Repair
Transmission/Transaxle noiseOK
AccelerationOK
CV joint/Drive axle noiseOK
HornOK
Parking brake operationOK
Wind noiseOK
Engine performanceOK
StartingOK
 

Comments on Road Test:

Several warnings were seen on the diagnostic readout dash display. Warnings were displayed showing "stability control fail", "traction control fail", the check engine light was on, and the ABS light was on. While checking the trip odometer info, the diagnostic readout show "A: average speed error", "A; error", "range error", and "inst fuel error". these signs are consistent with a major electrical issue with the vehicle. The engine idled rough and attempted to stall out while making some very rough graoning nosies, while testing the A/C and electrical systems. At one point the diagnostic read out on the dash read "engine fault". Inspector was able to shut off car, and restart it a few minutes later with no issues. The car wandered to the right when the steering wheel was released. Clunking noise from the strut mounts going over bumps, and struts bottoming out occasionally on bumps as well. The power steering fluid was also low, which made the steering somewhat less responsive.

Additional Inspection PointsOverall Rating: Fair

  Details:

 
Sunroof Need Repair
Door locksOK
Door handlesOK
Keyless entryOK
Gas door Need Repair
Gas capOK
GrilleOK
Fog lampsOK
Evidence of smoke odorOK
 

Comments on Additional Inspection Points:

Gas door will not open with electric switch on dash. It must be opened manually in the trunk. The plastic grip handle on the convertible top directly above the drivers head is missing.

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