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A8 XXJ

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,390 mi
Last recorded21,390 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 21,390 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 21,321 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 21,253 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 21,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 20,055 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 19,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Various underside suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 19,310 miles

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

Rear brake hose ferules are corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2016 19,305 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Nearside tail pipe clamp corroded through and tail pipe insecure. (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake hose ferules are corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,553 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 15,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs have run-out

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,285 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,594 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,295 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,147 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,744 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 86,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 XXJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 XXJ, 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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A8 XXJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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