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R45 XRB

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,136 mi
Last recorded52,136 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 XRB
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,136 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 47,702 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 47,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,225 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 47,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,533 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,347 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,415 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,048 miles

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

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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R45 XRB is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R45 XRB, 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 R45 XRB registered?

R45 XRB is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R45 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 XRB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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