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H12 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,951 mi
Last recorded158,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 158,951 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 157,417 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 156,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 156,230 miles

park brake low

Pass 6 Jun 2018 155,423 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 155,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 155,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 155,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 153,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 148,197 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 148,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 144,380 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 144,380 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 137,885 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 130,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 124,527 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 100,160 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,730 miles

nearside front tyre worn /front pads half worn

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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H12 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H12 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 H12 XKR registered?

H12 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is H12 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 XKR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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