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S205 AEV

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,102 mi
Last recorded186,102 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 AEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 186,102 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 184,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 182,362 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 182,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 178,236 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 172,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 166,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 160,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 160,095 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 157,804 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 156,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 194,794 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 149,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 144,731 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 136,540 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 126,155 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 126,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 117,159 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 117,159 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 107,205 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 98,599 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 98,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 94,139 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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S205 AEV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S205 AEV, 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 S205 AEV registered?

S205 AEV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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