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N3 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,011 mi
Last recorded100,011 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,011 miles

front of floors corroded previous methods of repairs unknown

Pass 18 Jul 2024 100,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,873 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,257 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,644 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,644 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 88,589 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,449 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,997 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 3 Nov 2008 82,186 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 14 Sep 2007 77,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,932 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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N3 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N3 XKR, 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 N3 XKR registered?

N3 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is N3 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 XKR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N3 XKR have outstanding finance?

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