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S70 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 98,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,558 miles

under seal applied

Pass 10 Aug 2024 89,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,905 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,319 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,476 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 86,997 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills starting corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,943 miles

FRONT & REAR ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,883 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,992 miles

1. nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,367 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,874 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,340 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,853 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,875 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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S70 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S70 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 S70 XJR registered?

S70 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S70 XJR safe to buy?

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