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JAG 746Y

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,705 mi
Last recorded144,705 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 746Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 144,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 144,396 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 143,846 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 143,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 142,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 141,630 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 140,467 miles

both rear brake discs worn

corrosion to all road springs

low to no tread on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

no tread on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

slight play in a o/s/r suspension bush

tracking may need adjustment!

Pass 23 Dec 2008 133,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 133,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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JAG 746Y is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JAG 746Y, 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 JAG 746Y registered?

JAG 746Y is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is JAG 746Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 746Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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