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R52 HMV

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,862 mi
Last recorded132,862 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 HMV
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 132,862 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 129,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 123,597 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 123,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 120,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Slight uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 118,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,298 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,307 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering tie rod arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 100,121 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering tie rod arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 91,943 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,556 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,487 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,695 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front floor surface corrosion

offside rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,187 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 78,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 73,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,722 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,462 miles

screen broken n/s

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,383 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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R52 HMV is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R52 HMV, 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 R52 HMV registered?

R52 HMV is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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