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R85 BLK

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,502 mi
Last recorded90,502 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 BLK
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,123 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front and nearside rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 90,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front and nearside rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant leak from expansion bottle

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,094 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,933 miles

both rear floors and chassis surface rust.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,848 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 89,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,317 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 86,284 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp washers not working

off side front fog light not working

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,867 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 77,946 miles

Exhaust pipes and centre silencer are corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 77,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wheel alignment should be checked/adjusted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,194 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 73,194 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 58,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 47,232 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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R85 BLK is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R85 BLK, 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 R85 BLK registered?

R85 BLK is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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