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LIJ 435

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,946 mi
Last recorded49,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIJ 435
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 49,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,184 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 47,064 miles

Nearside Fuel pipes crushed

Fail 10 Aug 2021 47,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Fuel pipes crushed

Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,360 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,377 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,649 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,071 miles

Nearside Front flooring starting to rust

Nearside Rear pipe starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,677 miles

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing slightly on inside and outside

Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,677 miles

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing slightly on inside and outside

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside and getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,007 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,007 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,035 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,995 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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LIJ 435 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 87%.

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 LIJ 435, 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 LIJ 435 registered?

LIJ 435 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is LIJ 435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIJ 435 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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