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R71 NHG

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

164,860 mi
Last recorded164,860 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 NHG
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 164,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2024 163,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 162,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 161,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 161,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 159,622 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 155,389 miles

rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2018 149,852 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension prescribed areas surface corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 144,062 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 144,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 141,164 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 141,020 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

offside and nearside rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2015 137,209 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension areas surface corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 131,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 131,984 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 125,262 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 119,668 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 114,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 110,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 106,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 101,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 95,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,571 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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R71 NHG is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R71 NHG, 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 R71 NHG registered?

R71 NHG is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R71 NHG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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