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R172 KGF

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,103 mi
Last recorded84,103 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 KGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,103 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Dec 2010 84,100 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,782 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn very thin on inner edge

slight play in lower steering colunm

Fail 9 Dec 2009 72,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn very thin on inner edge

slight play in lower steering colunm

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 65,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 63,272 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,347 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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R172 KGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R172 KGF, 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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R172 KGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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