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B17 YOU

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,795 mi
Last recorded114,795 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 YOU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 114,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 113,525 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 112,041 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 112,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 109,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,535 miles

corrosion to rear suspension area

Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,535 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension area

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,214 miles

battery light illuminated

corrosion to underside

heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2017 96,214 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery light illuminated

corrosion to underside

heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2017 96,205 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to front and rear subframe areas

heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,527 miles

play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2008 84,939 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,963 miles

both rear tyres 1.6mm measured within the centre 3/4 band

o/s/r brake hose twisted

Fail 10 Oct 2006 66,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 66,548 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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B17 YOU is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B17 YOU, 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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B17 YOU is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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