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S247 ABV

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 ABV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 77,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 77,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seem welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,589 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,320 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 77,315 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit second battery loose in boot connected by jump cables (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 77,144 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 76,597 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded . but not holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded . but not holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind front suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill . within 30 cm of front sub frame mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor within 30 cm of front sub frame mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind front suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,715 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,297 miles

bottom of engine has misting of oil

rear brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to corrode

underneath of car starting to show signs of rust

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,725 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,164 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion to parts of underbody.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 66,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion to parts of underbody.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,681 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 56,490 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,835 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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S247 ABV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S247 ABV, 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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S247 ABV is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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