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P7 FJW

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,803 mi
Last recorded94,803 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 FJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 94,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,249 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 90,230 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 87,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 85,523 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,772 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,869 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,244 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,004 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,757 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advies plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,843 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic covers over outer sills

rear subframe rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2007 53,778 miles

advise wipers leaving lines

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,778 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise wipers leaving lines

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,066 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 49,061 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,888 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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P7 FJW is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P7 FJW, 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 P7 FJW registered?

P7 FJW is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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