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R888 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,745 mi
Last recorded72,745 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 72,745 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 63,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very close to the excessive play!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR&OSR shock absorber bottom mounting eye dust cover badly deteriorated, no play detected (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 48,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,663 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,952 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside mirror faded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,901 miles

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 20 Feb 2008 28,329 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,329 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,265 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 26,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,939 miles

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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R888 XJR is a 1998 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 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 R888 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 R888 XJR registered?

R888 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R888 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 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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