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G5 PHJ

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,693 mi
Last recorded135,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 PHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 135,693 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 134,320 miles

dash indicates suspension fault

Fail 22 Apr 2024 134,320 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

dash indicates suspension fault

Pass 24 Apr 2023 133,134 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))

suspension fault on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2021 132,263 miles

Nearside Front sill/floor area corroded and holed not considered structural.

dash warning indicates a suspension fault

Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 129,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 127,913 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 127,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,151 miles

All tyres perished

Both rear brake flexi hoses, ferrules slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,188 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,791 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all tyres split in tread area

both door mirrors not locking in folded out postion

offside front tyre damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2013 115,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyres split in tread area

both door mirrors not locking in folded out postion

offside front tyre damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre damaged but not to cord

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 109,598 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 109,596 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,565 miles

adv light corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2007 89,294 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 88,564 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 88,564 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Antiroll Bar link Rod Bushes Worn,,,,,,,,,

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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G5 PHJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G5 PHJ, 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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G5 PHJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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