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A16 AHE

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

113,866 mi
Last recorded113,866 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,866 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 111,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear section of the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear universal joints which form part of the rear suspension have slight play

nearside front tyre worn low on the inner edge [ 245/45/18/96Y ]

Pass 18 Jan 2024 109,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear section of the front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear universal joints which form part of the rear suspension have slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

the nearside rear universal joint which forms part of the rear suspension has slight play

the offside rear universal joint which forms part of the suspension has slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2022 104,438 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [ 255/45/18/99Y ] (5.2.3 (e))

the nearside rear universal joint which forms part of the suspension has slight play

the offside rear universal joint which forms part of the suspension has slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2022 104,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [ 255/45/18/99Y ] (5.2.3 (e))

the nearside rear universal joint which forms part of the suspension has slight play

the offside rear universal joint which forms part of the suspension has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

the universal joint which forms part of the rear suspension has slight play [ both sides ]

Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

the nearside rear universal joint which part of the suspension hs slight play

the offside rear universal joint which forms part of suspension has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front brake discs slight corrosion

the nearside rear universal joint which forms part on the suspension has slight play

the offside rear universal joint which forms part of suspension has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,240 miles

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

nearside rear drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint

offside rear drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,785 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 61,087 miles

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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A16 AHE is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A16 AHE, 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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A16 AHE is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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