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P5 VRL

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,926 mi
Last recorded102,926 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 VRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 102,926 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear slight play in driveshaft u/j joint

Pass 19 Dec 2024 102,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 102,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 100,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 99,713 miles

Brake cable damaged front parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside, offside front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2020 96,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,727 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,020 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,481 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 90,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,457 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,834 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 86,455 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,455 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,803 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,088 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

slight play in off side bottom ball joint

slight play in off side track rod

Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,792 miles

corrosion under car

play in offside front wheel

Fail 5 Feb 2007 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion under car

play in offside front wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2006 80,868 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 80,868 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P5 VRL is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P5 VRL, 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 P5 VRL registered?

P5 VRL is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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