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S281 FAN

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,937 mi
Last recorded56,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 FAN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 56,937 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 50,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,936 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,130 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 49,128 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,216 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,915 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,601 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 41,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,604 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 38,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,194 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,884 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,982 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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S281 FAN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S281 FAN, 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 S281 FAN registered?

S281 FAN is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S281 FAN safe to buy?

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