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S284 BNT

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 BNT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,040 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 103,509 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,290 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,365 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,307 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,214 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,097 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,356 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 71,875 miles

chassis rails rusty

slight play both rear lower suspension joints

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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S284 BNT is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S284 BNT, 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 S284 BNT registered?

S284 BNT is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S284 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S284 BNT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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