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XBY 289F

1998 Jaguar 3.4/340

Cream Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,089 mi
Last recorded7,089 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 289F
MakeJaguar
Model3.4/340
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 7,089 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 7,083 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 4,200 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 3,293 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 3,289 miles

All position lamps not working speedometer lampsinop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement /front frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2013 1,837 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 1,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 1,309 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar 3.4/340?

Based on 5,531 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
287
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 135
Stop lamp not working 124
brake binding 65
Horn not working 60
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XBY 289F is a 1998 Jaguar 3.4/340 in Cream with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Jaguar 3.4/340 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBY 289F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar 3.4/340 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar 3.4/340 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XBY 289F registered?

XBY 289F is a 1998 Jaguar 3.4/340, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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