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R651 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,584 mi
Last recorded98,584 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xjr98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 98,584 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 98,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 97,705 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 97,613 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 97,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 97,430 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 97,184 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 97,035 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 96,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 96,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 95,443 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 94,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 94,369 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 93,664 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 91,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,654 miles

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

brake pedal slightly soft

front brake discs corroded

front wiper starting to smear windscreen

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy surface corrosion in n/s/f inner arch

Fail 12 Mar 2009 88,556 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy surface corrosion in n/s/f inner arch

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,200 miles

slight surface corrosion in n/s/f suspension mounting point

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,692 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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R651 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 98,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R651 XKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R651 XKR registered?

R651 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R651 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 XKR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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