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E3 DCK

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,830 mi
Last recorded93,830 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DCK
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear wheel arches and inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill and front floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill and front floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear wheel arches and inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,530 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,138 miles

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

Corrosion to front inner arch/sill area holed outside prescribed arears

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,219 miles

Corrosion and holes where both front inner sills/arches meet not in a prescribed areas

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing low and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,504 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,217 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 78,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,719 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,860 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 73,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 72,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,553 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 71,520 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 26 Jul 2010 70,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,663 miles

slight lift in o/s & n/s lower ball joints

Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,300 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 61,104 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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E3 DCK is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 E3 DCK, 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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E3 DCK is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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