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G3 GDB

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,126 mi
Last recorded147,126 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 GDB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 147,126 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,426 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top strut mount pin bush worn

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded leading from fuel filter ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 143,570 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 143,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underseal/filler on various parts under body. unable to inspect fully.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 143,515 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 143,514 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 143,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 142,233 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

underbody undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2017 142,233 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2016 139,678 miles

Brake pipes covered with sealant

O/S/R inner underbody area covered with sealant

Underbody surface rust

Pass 24 Mar 2014 136,205 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2012 130,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 122,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 111,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 94,861 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,634 miles

air bag light is on, front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Fail 20 Jun 2007 87,634 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light is on, front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,489 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 77,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 65,091 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 64,938 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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s front tyre is wearing on inside edge

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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G3 GDB is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G3 GDB, 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 G3 GDB registered?

G3 GDB is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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