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A8 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,191 mi
Last recorded35,191 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 35,191 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,953 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 34,953 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,808 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 34,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,801 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 34,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,113 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (x2) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 34,113 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (x2) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 32,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,435 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,624 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 30,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,026 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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A8 XKR 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 XKR, 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 A8 XKR registered?

A8 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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