£5,120
1998 Jaguar XJR 4.0 - Super example with history
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 278
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Jaguar XJR is a supercharged example with a good service history and recent maintenance, including a ceramic coating and new fuel pump. While it shows some minor wear and tear typical for its age, it presents well and is noted to drive as it should, making it an appealing classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in fine fettle overall with minimal signs of age, wear and tear. There is some minor corrosion on the rear passenger side arch. The alloys are tidy, although two of the centre caps are a little faded. The interior is very tidy with the leather seat facings being in particularly good condition. The headlining has been pinned.
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Automatic
Transmission:
SAJJPALF3CR850122
Chassis No:
Odometer:
141,000 miles
S544UTD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Owned by its fastidious owner for the last eight years, this XJR offers a great combination of performance, grace and comfort - all wrapped up in a car that looks so much more elegant than a more modern vehicle.
This example is finished in a very attractive shade of dark blue metallic, believed to be Sapphire Blue, with contrasting ivory leather and wood trim.
The paintwork is in fine fettle overall, with only minimal signs of age, wear, and tear.
There is some minor corrosion on the rear passenger side arch, but this doesn't detract from what is a great looking example.
In addition, the vendor has gone to the trouble of having the paintwork ceramic coated recently which probably accounts for its overall condition.
The alloys are tidy, although two of the centre caps are a little faded, and they are shod with high quality Michelin Pilot tyres.
The interior is very tidy with the leather seat facings being in particularly good condition.
Like most Jaguars of the period, the headli...
Points of note
£940
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,520
Median Price (Since 2020)
£61,263
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 22 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
140,534 miles
Registration Date
1998-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 02 2025 with 140,534 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2024 with 139,205 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2023 with 136,311 miles
Failed
On Mar 21 2023 with 136,310 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On May 04 2022 with 135,293 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring carrier mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 29 2021 with 131,756 miles
Failed
On Apr 29 2021 with 131,756 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jan 10 2020 with 129,998 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- rear n/s tail pipe missing.
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 24 2018 with 126,939 miles
Passed
On Nov 14 2017 with 121,150 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Oct 04 2016 with 115,675 miles
Passed
On Sep 22 2015 with 112,787 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 18 2014 with 109,842 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Sep 23 2013 with 107,137 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Sep 23 2013 with 107,137 miles
Passed
On Sep 17 2012 with 104,884 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2011 with 102,054 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Passed
On Sep 10 2010 with 98,989 miles
Passed
On Sep 16 2009 with 95,251 miles
Passed
On Sep 16 2008 with 91,274 miles
Failed
On Sep 20 2007 with 87,849 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Passed
On Sep 20 2007 with 87,849 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2006 with 85,358 miles
Passed
On Aug 23 2005 with 78,057 miles
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