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R689 KYJ

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,301 mi
Last recorded99,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 KYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,295 miles

Lower all under body parts corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper door badly corroded around window frame not likely to become insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,058 miles

Emissions just met.

Front wing corroded (hole) - both sides

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Suspension components corroded - front and rear

Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,785 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner sill to floor corroded(holed) just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill to floor corroded(holed)just outside prescribed area

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion(holed) offside front outer sill

Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,225 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,185 miles

N/S/R tyre is perishing.

O/S/R shock absorber lower joint dust cover is perishing.

Play in O/S/F wheel bearing.

Rear tyres are worn low on the inner edges.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Small split in O/S track rod end dust cover.

Wiper smears.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,274 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,348 miles

nearside front chassis rail corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear floor pans and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,357 miles

Both front shock absorbers starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,096 miles

Offside door obligatory mirror glass damaged.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,078 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion front of offside sill

Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,202 miles

Offside door mirror glass slightly damaged.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 69,202 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside door mirror glass slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,891 miles

FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDE BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,803 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY/ †

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R689 KYJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R689 KYJ, 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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R689 KYJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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