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R98 KPG

1998 Jaguar Xk

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,356 mi
Last recorded114,356 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xk39,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 KPG
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,356 miles

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

Front tyres cracked/perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,002 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 114,000 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 112,659 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 112,659 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 112,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,760 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2009 90,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/side side repeater lens damaged,but does not show white light.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/side side repeater lens damaged,but does not show white light.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,435 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 69,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

front 245/45/zr 18/96y

nearside front tyre on limit

rear 255/45/zr18/99y

Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,021 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 62,020 miles

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

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

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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R98 KPG is a 1998 Jaguar Xk in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R98 KPG, 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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R98 KPG is a 1998 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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