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S40 CAT

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,471 mi
Last recorded87,471 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 87,471 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 86,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,579 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 86,579 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 85,730 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,376 miles

Both Mirror Glasses Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight Play In Rear Driveshaft Joints

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in both rear driveshaft joints.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,404 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower pin bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,597 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,665 miles

Both front floor pan welding poor quality

Nearside front lower swivel worn

Offside front lower swivel worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,279 miles

ADVISE:There are two small holes in the offside & nearside floor areas not within prescribed areas & not yet affecting the structural inegrity of the vehicle...

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,983 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. ADVISE TRACKING CHECK.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,391 miles

Near side front lower ball joint gaiter split

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 34,548 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 34,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

advise tracking check

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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S40 CAT 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 90.9%.

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 S40 CAT, 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 S40 CAT registered?

S40 CAT is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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