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J7 XKC

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 XKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 101,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,353 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,164 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 100,886 miles

Front tyres have cracks in sidewalls (NS /OS)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 May 2018 100,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour NS / OS (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres have cracks in sidewalls (NS /OS)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2017 100,597 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 100,597 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 99,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,744 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 97,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,232 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,126 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 95,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,206 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 90,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 90,323 miles

headlamp adjuster on pos. 2

some play in n/s and o/s/r driveshaft outer joints

Fail 25 Oct 2005 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 88,303 miles

Offside 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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J7 XKC is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J7 XKC, 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 J7 XKC registered?

J7 XKC is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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