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M8 GHR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GHR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,046 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,968 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,180 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,789 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,107 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,788 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded and holed

Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,089 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,488 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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M8 GHR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M8 GHR, 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 M8 GHR registered?

M8 GHR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is M8 GHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 GHR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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