CarVerify

Free Car Check

R506 JGF

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

242,626 mi
Last recorded242,626 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 JGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 242,626 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 238,330 miles

offside steering rack gaitor twisted slightly and slight plit

Pass 15 Jan 2016 232,433 miles

nearside font wing slight corrosion

rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2016 232,428 miles

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

nearside font wing slight corrosion

rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 227,377 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 220,317 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

slight play both rear output shafts

Pass 6 Feb 2013 213,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2013 213,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2012 205,658 miles

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

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

corrossion to floor ns front and rear near a frame ok for test but should be repaired soon

customer reports sometimes air bag light on ok at time off test

engine oil cooler wet slight leak

front discs in poor condition

front lower wishbones front bushs worn both sides

frt sunframe mounts ok only

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

passangers wiper blade ok only

Pass 9 Feb 2011 194,292 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 179,286 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 179,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 165,672 miles

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

both floor pans corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2009 165,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both floor pans corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 154,271 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 154,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 141,702 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 141,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 130,540 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
Full Jaguar Xkr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R506 JGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R506 JGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R506 JGF?

You can check the full history of R506 JGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R506 JGF registered?

R506 JGF is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R506 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 JGF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R506 JGF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R506 JGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.