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J16 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,833 mi
Last recorded93,833 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,833 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 93,833 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 93,830 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 93,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 93,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,607 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 93,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,164 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 92,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,784 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 91,784 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 91,364 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 91,364 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 88,812 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 86,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,940 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 80,454 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre wearing thin at inner edge .

Slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing .

Fail 30 Mar 2007 68,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

slight damage to offside front seatbelt webbing.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,039 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 56,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Diff bearings have play in them

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

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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J16 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J16 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 J16 XKR registered?

J16 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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