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40 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

28,852 mi
Last recorded28,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 28,852 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 28,844 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 28,831 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Apr 2024 28,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 28,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside number plate light dim

Pass 20 Jan 2023 27,638 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 25,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 24,839 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,389 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,109 miles

Nearside inner sill/floor corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective cut ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 24,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged & repaired with clear tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill panel / floor corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective damage to outer wall ()

covers obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,927 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fog light insecure

Nearside Front indicator damage, cover with a transparent tape

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracks outer tread and sidewall

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in the steering column

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear rusty and uneven surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 23,927 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator unit (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fog light insecure

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracks outer tread and sidewall

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in the steering column

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear rusty and uneven surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,610 miles

Front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded slightly

Nearside rear light unit damaged and cracked

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,495 miles

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

Front wiper blade split ends

Nearside front indicator broken

Nearside rear light broken

Side mirror loose

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,918 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2013 22,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2012 22,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,726 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,532 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,958 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 21,359 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,359 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 20,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,730 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,136 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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40 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 40 XJR, 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 40 XJR registered?

40 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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