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27 GT

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,710 mi
Last recorded109,710 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 GT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 109,710 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 109,697 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 106,748 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has a thick covering of under-seal.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,820 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whoe of underside of vechile has thick covering of underseal and wax oil

Fail 17 Dec 2021 105,481 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear diff damp with oil

underside difficult to test due to underseal

Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 101,767 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

various parts underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion and cover in under seal

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,722 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis undersealed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 100,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passengers floor pan near seat mounting area holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floor pan near seat mounting area holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 95,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,679 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 84,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 83,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 3mm tread

Fail 1 May 2014 83,471 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 80,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,244 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 72,318 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 72,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,475 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 66,475 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,227 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,604 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 49,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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27 GT is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 80,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 27 GT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 27 GT registered?

27 GT is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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