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R790 KPH

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,930 mi
Last recorded47,930 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 KPH
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 47,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,680 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 47,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024
Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 46,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 46,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 46,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,318 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,727 miles

both rear tyres badly perished in tread

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover damp

Fail 22 Dec 2015 42,727 miles

Braking system leaking offside brake pipe front to rear (3.6.A.1)

both rear tyres badly perished in tread

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover damp

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,421 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 38,421 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,347 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,360 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 34,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 33,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 31,972 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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R790 KPH is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R790 KPH, 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 R790 KPH registered?

R790 KPH is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R790 KPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 KPH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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