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R2 PWD

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,672 mi
Last recorded73,672 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 PWD
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 73,672 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 70,930 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 70,930 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 70,801 miles

undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2022 70,789 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 70,776 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 70,774 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,720 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,267 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Oct 2018 70,258 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,346 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,342 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,551 miles

engine oil leaks

front brakes unbalanced

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,811 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,611 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,408 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,197 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,172 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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R2 PWD is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R2 PWD, 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 R2 PWD registered?

R2 PWD is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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