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ARP 548

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,486 mi
Last recorded140,486 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 548
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 140,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 140,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 139,874 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 139,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 139,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 139,067 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 138,553 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 137,947 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

WASHER PIPE SHORT

Pass 21 Jul 2016 137,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 136,689 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrod (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrod (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 136,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrod (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrod (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,835 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 135,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,120 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 135,120 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 134,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 133,022 miles

offside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear brake disc rusting

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake disc rusting

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Aug 2009 130,883 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 130,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 128,092 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 128,033 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear floor and nearside front iner wing are getting thin.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 125,036 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ARP 548 is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ARP 548, 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 ARP 548 registered?

ARP 548 is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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The MOT history for ARP 548 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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