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K321 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,530 mi
Last recorded133,530 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 133,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-sealed

Pass 5 Nov 2024 128,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,909 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 127,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 127,890 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 127,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,490 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,819 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 123,891 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 122,257 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 122,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s front exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 120,198 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn both rear outer joints (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 117,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,659 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,074 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,140 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 108,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 105,170 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,313 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 91,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 83,033 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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K321 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 K321 XKR, 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 K321 XKR registered?

K321 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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