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HIG 2126

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 2126
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Differential bearing has slight play

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 120,060 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Both rear outer sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,004 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Both rear outer sills getting tender

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 119,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear outer sills getting tender

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

poly bushes instead of o.e rubber bushes fitted to nearsde front lower and upper suspension arms only

Fail 27 Oct 2014 118,600 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

poly bushes instead of o.e rubber bushes fitted to nearsde front lower and upper suspension arms only

Pass 30 Oct 2013 115,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 114,467 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,536 miles

both front and rear brake pads getting low

both front jacking points in foot wells deteriated

both rear chassis legs at front mounting point outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 111,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front jacking points in foot wells deteriated

both rear chassis legs at front mounting point outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 106,966 miles

both rear chassis legs front axle mounts outer skin startin to crumble

Fail 5 Jul 2011 106,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear chassis legs front axle mounts outer skin startin to crumble

Pass 23 Jun 2010 102,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,418 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,615 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 85,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,341 miles

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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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HIG 2126 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HIG 2126, 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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HIG 2126 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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