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R781 JGU

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,333 mi
Last recorded103,333 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 JGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,333 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 101,822 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and central deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Various underside components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 101,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and central deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Various underside components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 96,098 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 95,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 92,097 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,097 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 91,474 miles

Both front-rear brake pipes corroded

Hazzard light switch sticking (BORDERLINE)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded (UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in both rear suspension & possible play in wheel bearings

Slight play in steering column

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion,sills/flooor

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,474 miles

Both front-rear brake pipes corroded

Hazzard light switch sticking (BORDERLINE)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded (UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT)

Slight play in both rear suspension & possible play in wheel bearings

Slight play in steering column

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion,sills/flooor

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,404 miles

Hazard warning light switch sticking

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2008 84,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 79,894 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 79,892 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 67,625 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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R781 JGU is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R781 JGU, 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 R781 JGU registered?

R781 JGU is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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