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R147 TWA

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,265 mi
Last recorded144,265 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 TWA
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 144,265 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,575 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 143,566 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,023 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/s/rear tyre perished & cracking on sidewall, tread getting low

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in O/s/steering track rod

Pass 10 May 2011 88,100 miles

both front floor pads corroded rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 May 2010 86,568 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 84,979 miles

N/s/hand brake performance low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 74,167 miles

Front no plate fixed on bonnet.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in o/s/steering rack.

Fail 8 May 2007 74,167 miles

Front no plate fixed on bonnet.

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in o/s/steering rack.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,448 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R147 TWA is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R147 TWA, 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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R147 TWA is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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