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S140 NGF

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 NGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 106,111 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

​Exhaust back box corroded

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 28 Oct 2024 105,689 miles

Exhaust System Heavily Corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of Vehicle & Suspension Components Heavily Corroded & Undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2023 104,361 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 3 Nov 2023 104,361 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 104,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

** DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES BETWEEN AXLES **

**** FRONT TYRE SIZE - 255/40R18 ****

**** REAR TYRE SIZE - 245/40R18 ****

**** VEHICLE UNDERSIDE GENERAL CONDITION HEAVILY CORRODED ****

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,645 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 103,374 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail excessively corroded near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,917 miles

corrosion all over under side of vehicle and suspension

play in both rear hooke joints

Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,231 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

all springs are corroded

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,531 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all springs are corroded

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

offside front chassis is corroded

rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2018 96,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all springs are corroded

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

offside front chassis is corroded

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis rail has corrosion but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,803 miles

both front inner wings corroded but not structural

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,141 miles

f/r chassis corroding

slight uplift in lower ball joints

wiper condition

Fail 24 Oct 2015 86,121 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

f/r chassis corroding

slight uplift in lower ball joints

wiper condition

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,744 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 83,744 miles

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

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

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 19 Jul 2013 76,389 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,116 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,941 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,020 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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S140 NGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S140 NGF, 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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S140 NGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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