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R444 CEY

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,275 mi
Last recorded66,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 CEY
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 66,275 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2026 66,275 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 66,026 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,923 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,274 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 64,274 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,248 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 62,274 miles

Fuel pipes corroded n/s/r

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,252 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wings behind sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear metal fuel lines slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wings behind sub frame (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,830 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R FUEL PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,642 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,992 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,395 miles

slight play in offside front and nearside front bottom ball joints

slight play offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings

tread getting low offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 12 Apr 2012 55,394 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in offside front and nearside front bottom ball joints

slight play offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings

tread getting low offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 18 May 2010 55,076 miles

n ot all brake pipres visib le

Pass 20 May 2009 53,851 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 53,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 51,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 50,204 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 50,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 45,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 38,245 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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R444 CEY is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R444 CEY, 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 R444 CEY registered?

R444 CEY is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is R444 CEY safe to buy?

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