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CLZ 747

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 747
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 100,383 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 100,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 99,784 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 96,674 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack gator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side covered in underseal

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,541 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 96,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 96,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 95,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,628 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 95,627 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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CLZ 747 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CLZ 747, 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 CLZ 747 registered?

CLZ 747 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is CLZ 747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLZ 747 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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