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H12 KCT

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 KCT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 99,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 x brake discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 99,687 miles

Brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 99,603 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 x brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 99,511 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 99,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016
Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

front brake imbalance just within limit

n/s/f inner wing double skin minor corrosion

rear footbrake imbalance quite high

Pass 17 May 2011 91,178 miles

both rear disc inner faces minor pitting

n/s/f rack end very minor wear

unable to get mileage due to water coolant level fault

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,785 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 68,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,522 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,372 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 46,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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H12 KCT is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H12 KCT, 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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H12 KCT is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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