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C23 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Maroon Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,803 mi
Last recorded100,803 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 100,803 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 100,166 miles

Central age related under body corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,749 miles

Central age related under body corrosoin

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,678 miles

Front fog lights inop

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear under body and suspension component's are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,731 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under body , suspension and braking components are showing signs of corrosion

front fog lights are inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2020 94,159 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under body brake and suspension components are showing signs of corrosion

engine management warning light is illuminated

front fog lights are inop

Fail 8 Jul 2020 94,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under body brake and suspension components are showing signs of corrosion

engine management warning light is illuminated

front fog lights are inop

Fail 6 Jun 2019 94,148 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength near radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights inop

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all suspension and braking components are starting to corrode

corrosion near rear sub frame mounts

Pass 14 May 2018 92,650 miles

Front wipers split slightly

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 91,477 miles

Earth strap almost rusted through gearbox to chassis

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe under wheel arch cover (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2017 91,477 miles

Earth strap almost rusted through gearbox to chassis

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe under wheel arch cover (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2016 90,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 90,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 89,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 87,670 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2013 86,842 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,093 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,185 miles

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

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

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

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

entire underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2007 77,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,112 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 66,047 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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C23 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Maroon with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C23 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 C23 XKR registered?

C23 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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