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8 OSE

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,181 mi
Last recorded35,181 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 OSE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 35,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 34,074 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 32,943 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 31,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 30,965 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,239 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,887 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,901 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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8 OSE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8 OSE, 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 8 OSE registered?

8 OSE is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 8 OSE safe to buy?

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