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L33 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,584 mi
Last recorded99,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 99,584 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 99,261 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

all suspension and subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,656 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 95,220 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 95,180 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shockabsorber lower bush covers deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,670 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,740 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 93,738 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 93,210 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 88,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,728 miles

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion to both rear discs

Fail 23 Dec 2009 71,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion to both rear discs

Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,476 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 67,471 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 61,787 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 61,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,153 miles

nail in n\s\f tyre. both rear suspension bump stops missing. o\s\f lower front wishbone bush split.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,496 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 47,331 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 47,263 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)

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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L33 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 98,646 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L33 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.

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What year was L33 XJR registered?

L33 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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