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R123 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,832 mi
Last recorded42,832 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 42,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 37,800 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,692 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 Aug 2016 35,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,974 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,840 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,354 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,830 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 29,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 29,229 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,204 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,495 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 25,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R123 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R123 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 R123 XJR registered?

R123 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R123 XJR safe to buy?

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