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K26 XJR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,042 mi
Last recorded134,042 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 134,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 131,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 129,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 126,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 124,262 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,793 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 123,606 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 123,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,306 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 123,306 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,291 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 113,274 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 110,378 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 108,785 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 107,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 106,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 104,989 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 102,256 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 100,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 100,027 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 97,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 83,838 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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K26 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 98,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K26 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K26 XJR registered?

K26 XJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is K26 XJR safe to buy?

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