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OIL 3276

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,503 mi
Last recorded42,503 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3276
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 42,503 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 42,493 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and outer both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and inner disc rusted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 41,677 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 41,120 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 41,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 40,540 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 35,807 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,196 miles

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

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

n/s/r indicator 2 nd re inoperative

Fail 31 Jan 2006 27,574 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,574 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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OIL 3276 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OIL 3276, 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 OIL 3276 registered?

OIL 3276 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is OIL 3276 safe to buy?

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