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N333 STE

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,466 mi
Last recorded52,466 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 STE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 52,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 52,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 52,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,731 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,456 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 51,456 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,137 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,939 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,138 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,361 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 30 May 2009 43,358 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 40,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor on drivers and passengers side,surface corrosion.

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 38,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,443 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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N333 STE is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N333 STE, 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 N333 STE registered?

N333 STE is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N333 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N333 STE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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