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S189 RNX

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 RNX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 42,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 41,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 40,933 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 39,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 38,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 36,755 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 34,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 33,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 30,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 30,845 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 30,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,900 miles

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Dec 2014 29,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,580 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,465 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,384 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 28,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s door mirror glass in poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,813 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,193 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,933 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 22,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S189 RNX is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S189 RNX, 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 S189 RNX registered?

S189 RNX is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S189 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S189 RNX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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