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R668 HRO

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,870 mi
Last recorded110,870 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 HRO
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 110,870 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 110,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both nearside and offside front under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,267 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,073 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,067 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 109,067 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 108,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,346 miles

All brake discs slightly rusted.

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knock under car on the road

Fail 8 Sep 2016 108,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All brake discs slightly rusted.

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly buckled. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 107,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,004 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,874 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet not closing properly

Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,709 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,579 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

osf floor section starting to corrode nsf floor section starting to corrode

Pass 27 Dec 2007 88,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,988 miles

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

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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R668 HRO is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red 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 R668 HRO, 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 R668 HRO registered?

R668 HRO is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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