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JEL 824

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,530 mi
Last recorded24,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEL 824
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,530 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 24,528 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,346 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,131 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 20,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,045 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 19,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 18,671 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,090 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,515 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 16,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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JEL 824 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JEL 824, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEL 824 registered?

JEL 824 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is JEL 824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEL 824 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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