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BIW 24

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,513 mi
Last recorded22,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIW 24
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 22,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 22,436 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 22,435 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,321 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 22,311 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,291 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under side of vehicle scabby/light corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2015 22,287 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 tyres perished

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under side of vehicle scabby/light corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,206 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,083 miles

roff linnng near to head

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,566 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,385 miles

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

oil cooler leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2009 21,129 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

very rustey underneath

Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,075 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,978 miles

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

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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BIW 24 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BIW 24, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIW 24 registered?

BIW 24 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is BIW 24 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIW 24 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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