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S68 SNC

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,467 mi
Last recorded123,467 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 SNC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,467 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 123,362 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,509 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,677 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 115,068 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 115,706 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Excessive travel in handbrake lever

Front wiper blade smearing screen

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside front ball joint cover slightly insecure

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

Offside front brake pads 2/3rds worn

Offside rear door difficult to open

Power steering pipe corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings (offside rear worse than nearside rear)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 110,786 miles

both rear indicators dis-coloured

general surface corrosion on chassis

heavy leak from gearbox

power steering pipe corroded

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 1 Sep 2015 110,786 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear indicators dis-coloured

general surface corrosion on chassis

heavy leak from gearbox

power steering pipe corroded

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 16 Aug 2014 105,074 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 105,073 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,994 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 96,456 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front and rear discs rusty

rear bumper loose

Fail 25 Jun 2012 96,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs rusty

rear bumper loose

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 95,215 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 95,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 93,757 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front reflector n/s wing slight damage

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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S68 SNC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S68 SNC, 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 S68 SNC registered?

S68 SNC is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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