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R5 SXK

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,035 mi
Last recorded93,035 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,035 miles

Offside Front small area of surface corrosion on floor

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil cooler mounting bar getting rusty

undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2019 93,035 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front small area of surface corrosion on floor

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil cooler mounting bar getting rusty

undersealed

Pass 21 May 2018 92,916 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,760 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 92,760 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,624 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 92,624 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 92,519 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 92,519 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 92,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,182 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 91,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,518 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,138 miles

nearside rear chassis has some corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2006 83,474 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 75,022 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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R5 SXK is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R5 SXK, 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

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What year was R5 SXK registered?

R5 SXK is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is R5 SXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 SXK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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