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PS 3996

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS 3996
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underbody painted in underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2024 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody covered with underseal.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,536 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

coolant staines noted

exhaust corrosion noted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,263 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,518 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 78,516 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,974 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside front, offside rear & nearside rear tyres splits in sidewall- no cords exposed

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside front, offside rear & nearside rear tyres splits in sidewall- no cords exposed

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,900 miles

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside front sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated & split - no cords exposed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated & split - no cords exposed

Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,889 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 72,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,287 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 71,287 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 68,801 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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PS 3996 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 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 PS 3996, 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 PS 3996 registered?

PS 3996 is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is PS 3996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS 3996 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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