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S1 FJT

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,887 mi
Last recorded58,887 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 FJT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 58,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 58,887 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,781 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,503 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,386 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,505 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle underbody

vehicle underbody undersealed in most places

Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,597 miles

front coil springs corroded

vehicle under body heavily under sealed

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,824 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,734 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,299 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,641 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,137 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 43,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,887 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,669 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,491 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,305 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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S1 FJT 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 85.7%.

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 S1 FJT, 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 S1 FJT registered?

S1 FJT is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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