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S526 HGP

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,795 mi
Last recorded121,795 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 HGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,795 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sils have been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Oct 2025 121,770 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER FRONT FLOOR AND INNER SILL LOWER A POST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH BEHIND WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT FLOOR AND INNER SILL LOWER A POST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure X2 CLAMPS BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded AT REAR BY FUEL FILTER ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 120,930 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,465 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in thick sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack??? (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 120,454 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in thick sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack??? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,969 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 118,985 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,364 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 117,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit exstreamly low to tread 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing area small play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread and bald on inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken and hanging down

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,433 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,693 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 79,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 65,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,767 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,328 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 56,328 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,929 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 49,929 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S526 HGP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S526 HGP, 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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S526 HGP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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