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4072 BP

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,901 mi
Last recorded61,901 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4072 BP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 61,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,540 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 60,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 59,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 58,021 miles

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,493 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,703 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,703 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,863 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,267 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 44,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,586 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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4072 BP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 4072 BP, 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 4072 BP registered?

4072 BP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is 4072 BP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4072 BP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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