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J22 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,790 mi
Last recorded67,790 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 67,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 67,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,208 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,452 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,444 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,785 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,106 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,213 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR BRACE PLATES CORRODED

Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,683 miles

Slight judder on front brakes

Slight play in O/S/F Top arm rear bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,455 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 40,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,809 miles

slight play at osr wheel possible bearing

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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J22 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J22 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 J22 XKR registered?

J22 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is J22 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 XKR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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