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K243 LYB

1992 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,576 mi
Last recorded126,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjr104,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 LYB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 126,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 125,641 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 123,990 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to fully inspect brakes

Pass 17 May 2018 123,372 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 16 May 2017 122,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 120,895 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 119,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 119,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 115,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhust clamps rooting away on both rear pipes

rad cross bar rooting away

Fail 12 May 2014 115,310 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhust clamps rooting away on both rear pipes

rad cross bar rooting away

Pass 9 May 2013 113,686 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 113,682 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 112,248 miles

corrosion in nearsiode and offside front inner wings

Fail 16 Apr 2012 112,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 111,148 miles

Front and rear wheels have brake discs covers, so brake pads can not be checked.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 109,507 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 109,364 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 108,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,967 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 104,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 100,719 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 100,719 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 100,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front tyres on inner edge

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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K243 LYB is a 1992 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 104,444 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 K243 LYB, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K243 LYB registered?

K243 LYB is a 1992 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K243 LYB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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