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LXF 726

1998 Jaguar Xk

White Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,798 mi
Last recorded15,798 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xk39,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXF 726
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 15,798 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

offside rear hub has slight end float

Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,821 miles

advanced to border line free play detected at steering wheel

deterioration in front anti roll bar link bushes

nearside front flexy brake hose very close to wheel/tyre on lock to lock check (recommend repositioning)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 12,782 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

dip\main beam floor switch sticky

horn switch not identifed

oil leak at o\s\r backplate

play in o\s\f antiroll bar linkrod bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

border line wear/deterioration in nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes

dampness at both front bleed nipples

dampness at brake master cylinder area

dampness at fuel pipe under vehicle near tap connection area

hand brake ratchet teeth worn

steering wheel in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2006 12,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

border line wear/deterioration in nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes

dampness at both front bleed nipples

dampness at fuel pipe under vehicle near tap connection area

hand brake ratchet teeth worn

steering wheel in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2006 12,225 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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LXF 726 is a 1998 Jaguar Xk in White with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,223 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LXF 726, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LXF 726 registered?

LXF 726 is a 1998 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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