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J800 PJR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 PJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 95,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 94,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 93,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 93,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 90,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,192 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 88,180 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 86,555 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 86,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer broken (7.1.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,096 miles

engine covers & under tays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 75,928 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 72,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 72,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,279 miles

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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J800 PJR 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 83.3%.

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 J800 PJR, 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 J800 PJR registered?

J800 PJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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