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AKZ 3237

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,598 mi
Last recorded75,598 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 3237
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,598 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 75,595 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,899 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,692 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 71,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,978 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 69,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 67,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,914 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear lower suspension arms have slight movement

rear subframe bushes slight movement

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,504 miles

floor starting to corroded

frotn subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

coils springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

welding covered in substance

Fail 26 Aug 2011 62,504 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

coils springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

floor starting to corroded

frotn subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,637 miles

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

front inner arches corroded

front subframe corroded

rear hand brake cable outer casing corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2009 59,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

brakepipes covered by substance unable to check properly

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

brakepipes covered by substance unable to check properly

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 56,792 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,450 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 53,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 47,479 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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AKZ 3237 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 63.6%.

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 AKZ 3237, 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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AKZ 3237 is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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