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HGL 661

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,616 mi
Last recorded71,616 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGL 661
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 71,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 71,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,352 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,544 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,467 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,574 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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HGL 661 is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HGL 661, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGL 661 registered?

HGL 661 is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is HGL 661 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGL 661 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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