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K888 CAJ

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 CAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 105,053 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 105,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,620 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 103,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around the circumference of the wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,125 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 101,680 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 100,866 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 100,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2020 100,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 100,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 98,292 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 97,258 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 96,329 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 96,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,103 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,993 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 84,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 79,880 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 77,741 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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K888 CAJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K888 CAJ, 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 K888 CAJ registered?

K888 CAJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is K888 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K888 CAJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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