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S844 BBD

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,130 mi
Last recorded125,130 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 BBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 125,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 125,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 124,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 124,896 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,834 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,736 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,335 miles

handbrake effort low 17%

Pass 17 May 2016 119,236 miles

some corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

Pass 14 May 2015 117,738 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 115,746 miles

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

exhaust a little rusty

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2013 115,080 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 115,080 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 114,390 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 113,083 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 111,108 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 108,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 108,719 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion appearing within 30cm of rear suspension frame mountings

exhaust generally rusty

nail in n/s front tyre

slight play in both rear drive shaft/hub assembies

Fail 19 May 2008 108,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion appearing within 30cm of rear suspension frame mountings

exhaust generally rusty

nail in n/s front tyre

slight play in both rear drive shaft/hub assembies

Pass 29 Mar 2007 107,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 104,916 miles

all discs rusty & front pads low

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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S844 BBD is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S844 BBD, 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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S844 BBD is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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