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B5 FJA

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,829 mi
Last recorded80,829 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 FJA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 80,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 78,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,064 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 76,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 72,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,095 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,508 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

exhaust bracket front support bar ,nuts missing,advise attention (system still secure)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,949 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 40,664 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front n/s brake binding slightly,noted when rotated by hand

Rear bumper loose on the o/s

Rear o/s silencer split and leaking slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,631 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 40,518 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 40,518 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,933 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 39,503 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,585 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,402 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 30,292 miles

rear o/s and n/s bump stops missing

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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B5 FJA is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B5 FJA, 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 B5 FJA registered?

B5 FJA is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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