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KIB 196

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,869 mi
Last recorded75,869 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 196
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,869 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust backbox slight leak

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slight pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 31 May 2021 75,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2018 75,369 miles

advise o/s/r exhaust leak

advise oil leak engine

Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,364 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 75,364 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 75,360 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,358 miles

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 72,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 71,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 69,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 66,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,732 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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KIB 196 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KIB 196, 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 KIB 196 registered?

KIB 196 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is KIB 196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIB 196 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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