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R699 JBA

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,408 mi
Last recorded64,408 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 JBA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 64,408 miles

rear springs rusting

Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 56,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust cover also poor. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust cover also poor. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,410 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,467 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,484 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 38,040 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,667 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,873 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,634 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 24,634 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,901 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,359 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 19,354 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R699 JBA is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R699 JBA, 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 R699 JBA registered?

R699 JBA is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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