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M888 XJR

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,419 mi
Last recorded93,419 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 93,419 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 93,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 92,853 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,530 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 92,529 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,753 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,461 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,200 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,325 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 86,624 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 82,500 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M888 XJR is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 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 M888 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M888 XJR registered?

M888 XJR is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is M888 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 XJR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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