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R7 AFJ

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,199 mi
Last recorded54,199 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 AFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 54,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 53,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,072 miles

engine & under covers.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,293 miles

engine & under covers

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside rear lower. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 52,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside rear lower. (5.3.2 (c))

engine & under covers

Pass 17 Feb 2021 51,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside rear lower. (5.3.2 (c))

engine & under covers.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shocker dust cover slightly split.

engine & under covers.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor slightly corroded.

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine& under covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 48,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & offside front (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine& under covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,407 miles

Nearside Rear & offside tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear & offside tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2011 41,094 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,287 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 40,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,294 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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R7 AFJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R7 AFJ, 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 R7 AFJ registered?

R7 AFJ is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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