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R597 YVP

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,767 mi
Last recorded144,767 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 YVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 144,767 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR, REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 140,946 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 140,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 140,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 135,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 133,878 miles

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise general corrosion forming to underside.

advise slight play in both sides rear hub bushes.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 133,878 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise front pads 3000/4000 miles.

advise general corrosion forming to underside.

advise rear pads 3000/4000 miles.

advise slight play in both sides rear hub bushes.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 130,950 miles

advise slight play in both sides rear hubs

advise underside has general corrosion.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 130,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise slight play in offside rear lower hub bush.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 127,353 miles

advise corrsion forming to underside of vehicle

advise exhaust system heavily corroded

advise slight play in nearside front top swivel

Pass 4 Sep 2009 122,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 117,807 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 117,807 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 103,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,345 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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R597 YVP is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R597 YVP, 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 R597 YVP registered?

R597 YVP is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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