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R541 WWO

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,089 mi
Last recorded86,089 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 WWO
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 86,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 2 May 2024 85,455 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 83,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,065 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills, floor adjacent to rear trailing arm mounts corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body condition as nearside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,619 miles

headlamp covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 70,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,735 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,362 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 69,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,266 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,266 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,227 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 68,227 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,974 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,916 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 67,916 miles

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

N\S\F Floor pan has corroded through

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

O\S\F floor pan corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 67,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 66,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,562 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,694 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 64,609 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,194 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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R541 WWO is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 R541 WWO, 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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R541 WWO is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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