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J1 RRK

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 RRK
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,198 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 85,198 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,660 miles

Front chassis undersealed

Main handbrake cable deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,278 miles

Front chassis undersealed.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,596 miles

chassis undersealed

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 83,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2021 82,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 81,691 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 81,158 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,333 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,518 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,236 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,662 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 73,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2008 72,628 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2007 71,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J1 RRK is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J1 RRK, 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 J1 RRK registered?

J1 RRK is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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