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R1 YPE

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,363 mi
Last recorded63,363 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 YPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 63,363 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 63,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 62,694 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 62,212 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tryes low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 62,121 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 62,083 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,070 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 61,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 61,499 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 61,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 61,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,405 miles

o/s/r wheel small amount of play

o/s/r wheel small amount of play

Pass 20 May 2014 61,057 miles

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

nsr crossmember mount slight corrosion

osf shocker lower boot bush boot split

slight play detecteds at both rear wheels

Pass 31 May 2013 59,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,798 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,686 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 58,287 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 58,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,553 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,954 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 28,954 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,204 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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R1 YPE is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R1 YPE, 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 R1 YPE registered?

R1 YPE is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R1 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 YPE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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