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R194 KNR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,071 mi
Last recorded143,071 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 KNR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 143,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all underbody including brake system and suspension rust protected

Fail 10 Apr 2026 143,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all underbody including brake system and suspension rust protected

Pass 10 Mar 2025 143,056 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 143,038 miles

All Brake pipes greased unable to inspect

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all bushes (2.7.4)

Underbody car has been waxed oiled inspection limited

Pass 15 Apr 2016 143,026 miles

windscreen damaged but not materially effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Apr 2015 142,702 miles

corrosion to floors & suspension

Fail 16 Apr 2015 142,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion to floors & suspension

Pass 28 Apr 2014 141,400 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 136,835 miles

all brake disks corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 135,841 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 134,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 134,091 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 130,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 130,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 128,267 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

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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R194 KNR 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R194 KNR, 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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What year was R194 KNR registered?

R194 KNR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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