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J400 HOT

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,324 mi
Last recorded122,324 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 HOT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 122,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

underbody corrosion and repaires

Fail 27 Jul 2017 122,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

underbody corrosion and repaires

Pass 21 Jul 2016 122,271 miles

sills and underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,245 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs inner face surface rust

fuel smell under bonnet

offside rear tyre small split inner sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 116,018 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 116,017 miles

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 114,359 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion both front floor area

slight play both rear driveshafts

Fail 15 Feb 2010 114,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion both front floor area

slight play both rear driveshafts

Pass 24 Feb 2009 106,856 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front tyre treads low

o/s/f spot lamp lens broken

Pass 25 Feb 2008 91,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 88,544 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 88,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded & holed....................

o/s/f floor corroded........

Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,774 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 80,759 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front outer joint boots split

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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J400 HOT is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 J400 HOT, 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 J400 HOT registered?

J400 HOT is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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