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H5 CHG

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,288 mi
Last recorded56,288 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 CHG
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 56,288 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 56,150 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front floor slightly corroded

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,453 miles

Nearside Front Floor slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,134 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in and near support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in and near support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe behind front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength between subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength between subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both offside and near side rear of front subframe mountings deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear especially in or near retainer clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front catalytic converter in poor condition and leaking gases

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear especially near retainer clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,890 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 54,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,741 miles

Both mirror glass damaged but still providing a adequate view to the rear.

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished due to being driven flat at some point.

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes perished.

Rear Shock absorber bushes perished.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 54,741 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Both mirror glass damaged but still providing a adequate view to the rear.

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished due to being driven flat at some point.

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes perished.

Rear Shock absorber bushes perished.

Rear sub frame slightly corroded.

Pass 9 May 2017 54,419 miles

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

offside and nearside floorpans corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 7 May 2016 53,817 miles

play in both rear wheels

under body corrsion not in perscribed areas

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,533 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,943 miles

Both nearside and offside front underfloor areas slightly rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,869 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,587 miles

offside and nearside front floorpans corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,588 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,159 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 43,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,990 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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H5 CHG is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H5 CHG, 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 H5 CHG registered?

H5 CHG is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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