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S385 ONR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,571 mi
Last recorded84,571 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 ONR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 84,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 83,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 83,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 82,884 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 82,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 82,710 miles

all of vehicles metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 21 May 2015 82,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 81,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 80,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,995 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 77,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 76,037 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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S385 ONR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S385 ONR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S385 ONR?

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What year was S385 ONR registered?

S385 ONR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S385 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 ONR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S385 ONR have outstanding finance?

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