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CBZ 27

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,151 mi
Last recorded16,151 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 27
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 16,151 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f 250kg o/s/f 300kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 16,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside front 250kg offside front 300kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 16,110 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 16,109 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 16,109 miles

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 2 May 2019 16,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 15,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,821 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 15,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jul 2012 14,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,729 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 12,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,094 miles

front and rear suspension coroded

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

front coil springs coroded

n/s mirror glass deteriating

Fail 6 Apr 2010 11,094 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front and rear suspension coroded

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

front coil springs coroded

n/s mirror glass deteriating

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,027 miles

all discs coroded

flat spots on all tyres

general corosion under side

Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,024 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CBZ 27 is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CBZ 27, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBZ 27 registered?

CBZ 27 is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is CBZ 27 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBZ 27 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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