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J66 XRK

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,632 mi
Last recorded142,632 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 XRK
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 142,632 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 142,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 141,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,411 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 138,190 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion in floor, not yet in prescribed areas.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 138,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 138,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Marked in yellow. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked in yellow .and also on 2 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil on minimum.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 mm And bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 132,024 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,804 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 128,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jun 2013 117,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2012 114,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 114,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 111,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 107,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 101,220 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 95,576 miles

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

front no.plate cracked and rear no.plate starting to deteriate

start of corrosion both front floors and offside rear chassis

Fail 8 Jun 2007 95,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front no.plate cracked and rear no.plate starting to deteriate

start of corrosion both front floors and the offside rear chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2006 89,987 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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J66 XRK is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J66 XRK, 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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J66 XRK is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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