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K121 ART

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,193 mi
Last recorded127,193 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 ART
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 127,193 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded front and rear

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 127,104 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded front and rear

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 126,780 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded front and rear

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe's corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2021 126,379 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

all steering and suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 4 May 2021 126,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported underside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

all steering and suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 118,317 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 118,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 109,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,043 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,096 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,014 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 98,014 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,784 miles

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

slight play in offside rear quarter shaft

Fail 14 Aug 2009 79,601 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion starting to form behind front subframe/inner wings.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting to form behind front subframe/inner wings.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,374 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,660 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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K121 ART is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K121 ART, 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 K121 ART registered?

K121 ART is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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