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K12 KYT

1998 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,411 mi
Last recorded68,411 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 KYT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,245cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,411 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 68,409 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 64,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all brake pipes covered with black under seal obstructing components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,190 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,190 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger door mirror broken

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,755 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,939 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,486 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,616 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 51,616 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,662 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 49,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,165 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,350 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s rear hub assembleys

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,012 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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K12 KYT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 91,188 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K12 KYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K12 KYT is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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