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F17 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 116,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 115,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 114,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,845 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 112,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 111,770 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 111,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,641 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 107,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 106,636 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,584 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 98,517 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front under sills corroded & holed, just outside testable area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 97,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 96,758 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 93,049 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 91,021 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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F17 XJR 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 91.3%.

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 F17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F17 XJR registered?

F17 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is F17 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 XJR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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