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R588 YDC

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,300 mi
Last recorded42,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 YDC
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 42,300 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 42,225 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 42,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2016 41,578 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 41,563 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,351 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,806 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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R588 YDC is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R588 YDC, 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 R588 YDC registered?

R588 YDC is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R588 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 YDC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R588 YDC have outstanding finance?

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