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S783 BDP

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,664 mi
Last recorded112,664 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 BDP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 112,664 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 110,024 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,904 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 107,424 miles

Both rear tyres have low tyre pressure's

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 107,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres have low tyre pressure's

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 106,034 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,758 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 100,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk sticking in operation

Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,965 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 94,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet dosent stay open

oil leak possibly from gearbox

Fail 29 Nov 2013 90,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet dosent stay open

oil leak possibly from gearbox

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,994 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 86,994 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 151,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 151,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 148,748 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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S783 BDP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S783 BDP, 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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S783 BDP is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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