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R268 LAC

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,395 mi
Last recorded114,395 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 LAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,395 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 114,387 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underneath rear subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Badly corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake low performance

Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 113,434 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 113,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low on effort

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 110,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,171 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,266 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 90,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front floorpans corroded

general corrosion rear suspension components

nearside rear outer sill signs corrosion

rear subframe mounting areas signs corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,291 miles

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

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

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

both front floorpans corroded

general corrosion rear suspension components

nearside rear outer sill signs corrosion

rear subframe mounting areas signs corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads worn

nearside and offside front footwells signs corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2012 84,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine misfiring

front pads worn

nearside and offside front footwells signs corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,218 miles

both front floors corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,375 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,729 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,542 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 66,926 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 63,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 59,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smear †

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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R268 LAC is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R268 LAC, 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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R268 LAC is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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