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DUI 838

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Other 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,633 mi
Last recorded90,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUI 838
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 88,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,334 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,991 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 85,975 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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DUI 838 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DUI 838, 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 DUI 838 registered?

DUI 838 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is DUI 838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUI 838 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DUI 838 have outstanding finance?

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