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S44 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,878 mi
Last recorded77,878 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 77,878 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,980 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 72,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,311 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,179 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to both fron inner sill areas

both front tyres worn slightly low on the inner tread area.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,117 miles

Slight corrosion to the nearside front chassis

Slight corrosion to the offside rear chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2013 64,446 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,321 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,734 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in inner wheel arch within 30cm of upper suspension mount

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner section

rear brake pads wearing low

some movement of mirror head on mounting base

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,542 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,152 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 38,806 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,338 miles

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

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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S44 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S44 XJR, 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 S44 XJR registered?

S44 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S44 XJR safe to buy?

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