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JHS 7

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,017 mi
Last recorded64,017 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHS 7
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 64,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 62,170 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,120 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 61,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,859 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 57,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,526 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight smell of fuel no leaks found at time of test

Pass 31 May 2017 56,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interia (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

slight corrosion starting in places underneath

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,940 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake has just passed test

n/s/f tyre has cuts and starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,730 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,448 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly rubbing on shock absorber

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,778 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 50,662 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 29 May 2009 49,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 46,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 45,269 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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JHS 7 is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JHS 7, 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 JHS 7 registered?

JHS 7 is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is JHS 7 safe to buy?

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