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D23 MYK

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,557 mi
Last recorded183,557 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 MYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 183,557 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 183,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 181,823 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 176,631 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 172,791 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 169,631 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 166,112 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 166,038 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 159,958 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 153,058 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 153,055 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

heavy corrosion forming underside of vehicle and front inner wing areas

Pass 1 Feb 2013 153,040 miles

corrosion forming on chassis and floor pan

Fail 2 Jan 2013 152,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear floor section o/s/rear area corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 152,950 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 152,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 17 Jul 2007 151,570 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 151,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

chassis starting to corrode at various points

Pass 12 Jul 2006 139,853 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 138,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise corrosion to vehicle structure †advise corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Jul 2005 123,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 125,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise rear diff leaking †advise o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges 255/40/18

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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D23 MYK is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D23 MYK, 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 D23 MYK registered?

D23 MYK is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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