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R666 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,537 mi
Last recorded76,537 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 75,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 75,197 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 74,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 73,522 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 73,345 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,645 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,195 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,315 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 53,057 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

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

both front inner sections of sill corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres deteriorated

near & off side front sections of inner sill/wheel arches corroded

near side front lower ball joint rubber split

near side front tyre deteriorated

surface corrosion to boot floor pan

Fail 16 Jun 2015 51,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres deteriorated

near & off side front sections of inner sill/wheel arches corroded

near side front lower ball joint rubber split

near side front tyre deteriorated

surface corrosion to boot floor pan

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,381 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 45,381 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,697 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,492 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,477 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 34,477 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R666 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R666 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 R666 XJR registered?

R666 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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