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A6 PYR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,995 mi
Last recorded127,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 PYR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 127,995 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 127,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 122,119 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 122,119 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 120,971 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 120,125 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of inner sill and up into arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan edge near sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of inner sill and up into arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill but floor pan marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,952 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,011 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,800 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,720 miles

front n/p[late cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2012 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,023 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,268 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 15 Jan 2009 67,890 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,259 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 50,885 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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A6 PYR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A6 PYR, 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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What year was A6 PYR registered?

A6 PYR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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